L-asparaginase
noun
L-as·par·a·gi·nase
ˈel-a-ˈsper-ə-jə-ˌnās 
-ˌnāz,
-ˈspa-rə-
: an enzyme that breaks down the physiologically commoner form of asparagine, is obtained especially from bacteria, and is used especially to treat leukemia
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“L-asparaginase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/L-asparaginase. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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