An enzyme (a biological catalyst) that breaks down allantoin into other chemical compounds in the body.
From 'allantoin' plus the enzyme suffix '-ase.' Named in the early 1900s when scientists began identifying specific enzymes that break down different molecules.
Your body produces this enzyme to recycle waste products—it's part of a cleanup crew working 24/7 to manage your metabolism!
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