The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
DNase \DNase\ (d[=e]`[e^]n*[=a]s"), DNAase \DNAase\
(d[=e]`[e^]n*[=a]"[=a]s) n. (Biochem.)
any of numerous enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of DNA
into oligonucleotides or mononucleotides.
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