n. any of several classes of esterases of varying specificity that catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphoric esters
Alkaline phosphatase is common in many organisms.
Alkaline phosphatase is common in many organisms.
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Alkaline phosphatase deficiency is a hereditary trait called hypophosphatasia.
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enzyme; esterases;enzymes that catalyse
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