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ribozyme

Pronunciation: /ˈɹaɪbə(ʊ)ˌzaɪm/

The English word “ribozyme” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.

Etymology

Blend of ribonucleic acid + enzyme.

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