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Thematic index: 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.

plasmo-

Plasma or plasm.

proteo-

Protein.

sero-

Serum; a serous membrane.

-sterol

A sterol.

-sterone

A steroid hormone.

sulpha-

A drug derived from sulphanilamide.

zymo-

Enzymes or fermentation.

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