bioscavenger

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

bio- +‎ scavenger

Noun[edit]

bioscavenger (plural bioscavengers)

  1. (biochemistry) A biochemical scavenger
    • 2015 October 8, “New Insights into Butyrylcholinesterase Activity Assay: Serum Dilution Factor as a Crucial Parameter”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      The exact physiological function of BChE remains elusive, although it acts as an endogenous bioscavenger for anticholinesterase agents.