# telomerase

> English word · Noun · IPA /teˈlɑməɹeɪs/ · frequency rank #74,568

## Definitions
1. An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.

## Etymology
From telomere + -ase.

## Source
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