Proteases of complement that convert one component into another. ... See: component of complement. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kәn-vur´tās) an enzyme of the complement system that activates specific components of the system.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′ver-tāz Definitions: 1. Proteases of complement that convert one component into another through enzymatic cleavage. See: component of complement