Term: secretase: a set of enzymes believed to snip pieces off a longer protein producing fragments of amyloid protein that bunch up and create amyloid protein plaques in brain tissue (the pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's)
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: bioweapon: any weapon usable in biological warfare
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: emphasis: special importance or significance
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: collar blight: a disease affecting the trunks of pear and apple trees
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: purple passage: a passage full of ornate and flowery language
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: adhesive tape: tape coated with adhesive
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: mesalliance: a marriage with a person of inferior social status
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: remission: (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court)
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: cereal: a breakfast food prepared from grain
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: save-all: a sail set to catch wind spilled from a larger sail
Broader: enzyme: any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | Unrelated: basket star: any starfish-like animal of the genera Euryale or Astrophyton or Gorgonocephalus having slender complexly branched interlacing arms radiating from a central disc