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cholinesterase /cho·lin·es·ter·ase/ (-es´ter-ās) serum cholinesterase, pseudocholinesterase; an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of the acyl group from various esters of choline and some related compounds; determination of activity is used to test liver function, succinylcholine sensitivity, and whether organophosphate insecticide poisoning has occurred.

true cholinesterase acetylcholinesterase.

cholinesterase [ko″lin-es´ter-ās]

an enzyme that splits acetylcholine into acetic acid and choline; it occurs primarily in the serum, liver, and pancreas. See also acetylcholinesterase.

true cholinesterase acetylcholinesterase.

true cholinesterase

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