ˈkīˌnās, ˈkiˌ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary kin etic + -ase; originally formed in German
1. : a substance (as enterokinase) that converts a zymogen into an enzyme — compare coenzyme
2. : any of various enzymes (as hexokinases) that promote phosphorylation processes
adenylic kinase or myosine catalyzes the transfer of phosphate groups among the adenosine phosphates
— compare phosphorylase