What is another word for telomerase?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛlə͡ʊmɹˌe͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Telomerase is a key enzyme that plays a crucial role in preserving the integrity and stability of our chromosomes. This enzyme is responsible for adding repetitive DNA sequences at the end of our chromosomes, which are called telomeres. Over time, our telomeres shorten, leading to cellular aging and eventually, cell death. Telomerase is often used interchangeably with other terms such as TERT, hTERT, or reverse transcriptase. Additionally, there are alternative forms of telomerase such as ALT, which stands for alternative lengthening of telomeres. The discovery of telomerase has opened up new avenues of research into aging, cancer, and regenerative medicine.
