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inhibitor

/ɪnˈhɪbətɚ/

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1 · noun

a substance that slows a biological process

抑制剂

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The drug acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme.
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这种药物是一种酶的抑制剂。
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɪbətɚ/

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