tyrosinase

== English == === Etymology === From tyrosine + -ase. === Noun === tyrosinase (countable and uncountable, plural tyrosinases) (biochemistry) An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyzes the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin. ==== Synonyms ==== monophenol monooxygenase ==== Derived terms ==== ==== See also ==== catechol oxidase