n. pl. locÂ·ules or locÂ·uÂ·li (-lÄ«â²). A small cavity or compartment within an organ or part of an animal or plant, as any of the cavities within a plant ovary. [Latin.
Competitive inhibition is a form of enzyme inhibition where binding of the inhibitor to the active site on the enzyme prevents binding of the substrate and vice versa. Most competitive inhibitors function by binding reversibly to the active site of the enzyme.
inhibitor. 1. any substance that interferes with a chemical reaction, growth, or other biologic activity. 2. a chemical substance that inhibits or checks the action of a tissue organizer or the growth of microorganisms.3. an effector that reduces the catalytic activity of an enzyme.ACE i's (angiotensin-converting enzyme i's) see angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. angiogenesis inhibitor a group of drugs that prevent growth of new blood vessels into a solid tumor.. an effector that reduces the catalytic activity of an enzyme. ACE i's (angiotensin-converting enzyme i's) see angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. angiogenesis inhibitor a group of drugs that prevent growth of new blood vessels into a solid tumor.