PsychologyAugust 13, 2026

hydrogenases

hy-DROJ-uh-nay-zez

Definition

Enzymes that catalyze the reversible oxidation of molecular hydrogen.

Etymology

Derived from the chemical element 'hydrogen' combined with the suffix '-ase', which is used in biochemistry to denote an enzyme. It entered scientific terminology in the 20th century to classify enzymes involved in hydrogen metabolism.

In the news

The term appears in the article header regarding a scientific study on artificial maturation, illustrating a specialized area of biochemical research distinct from the main focus on veteran mental health.

Study examines depression treatment choices among Veterans Health Administration outpatients

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