Term: caspase: any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis
Candidate hypernym: protein: any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes → 1
Candidate hypernym: pyelitis: inflammation of the renal pelvis → 0
Candidate hypernym: doyenne: a woman who is the senior member of a group → 0
Candidate hypernym: gorget: armor plate that protects the neck → 0
Candidate hypernym: mandarin: a somewhat flat reddish-orange loose skinned citrus of China → 0
Candidate hypernym: gambit: an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker → 0
Candidate hypernym: grissino: a long slender crusty breadstick → 0
Candidate hypernym: divan: a Muslim council chamber or law court → 0
Candidate hypernym: blasphemy: blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) → 0
Candidate hypernym: polar glacier: a glacier near the Arctic or Antarctic poles → 0
Candidate hypernym: coal black: a very dark black → 0