Term: phosphatase: any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: anterior cerebral artery: one of two branches of the internal carotid artery; divides into two branches that serve (1) the thalamus and (2) parts of the frontal and parietal cortex
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: phalangitis: inflammation of a finger or toe
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: import: an imported person brought from a foreign country
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: rumble: a loud low dull continuous noise
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: obsessive-compulsive: a person with obsessive-compulsive characteristics
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: nepalese: a native or inhabitant of Nepal
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: confederate soldier: a soldier in the Army of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: darwin tulip: any of several very tall, late blooming tulips bearing large squarish flowers on sturdy stems
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: victim: a person who is tricked or swindled
Broader: molecule: (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound | Unrelated: duel: a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor