Gender: Male. Usage: Myron, of Hebrew origin, is a popular first name. It is more often used as a boy (male) name. People having the name Myron are in general originating from Azerbaijan, France, Greece, United Kingdom, United States of America. For another variant of the name Myron across the world, see Myra.
Medical Definition of protease. : any of numerous enzymes that hydrolyze proteins and are classified according to the most prominent functional group (as serine or cysteine) at the active siteâcalled also proteinase; compare peptidase.
Protease Inhibitors. Definition. A protease inhibitor is a type of drug that cripples the enzyme protease. An enzyme is a substance that triggers chemical reactions in the body. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) uses protease in the final stages of its reproduction (replication) process. Purpose.