# ribozyme

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɹaɪbə(ʊ)ˌzaɪm/

## Definitions
1. A fragment of RNA that can act as an enzyme.

## Etymology
Blend of ribonucleic acid + enzyme.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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