translocase

English

Etymology

Blend of translocate +‎ -ase

Noun

translocase (plural translocases)

1. (biochemistry) An enzyme that assists in moving another molecule, usually across a membrane
2. (biochemistry) historical term for the protein now called elongation factor G

Spanish

Verb

translocase

1. first/third-person singular imperfect subjunctive of translocar