Thematic index of Biochemistry
| -ase | An enzyme. |
| -ergic | Involving, releasing, or mimicking a specified substance as a neurotransmitter. |
| -globin | A globin compound. |
| -kinin | A hormone. |
| nucleo- | Nucleus; nuclear; nucleic acid. |
| plasm(o)- | Plasma or plasm. |
| prote(o)- | Protein. |
| sero- | Serum; a serous membrane. |
| -sterol | A sterol. |
| -sterone | A steroid hormone. |
| sulpha- | A drug derived from sulphanilamide. |
| zym(o)- | Enzymes or fermentation. |
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