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enzyme

en·zyme

UK/ˈɛn.zaɪm/ US/ˈɛˌnzaɪm/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions

Origin

From German Enzym, coined 1878 by the German physiologist Wilhelm Kühne from Ancient Greek ἐν (en, “in”) + ζύμη (zúmē, “leaven”). By surface analysis, en- + zyme.

Phrases

  • adaptive enzyme
  • angiotensin converting enzyme
  • angiotensin converting enzyme 1
  • angiotensin converting enzyme 2
  • angiotensin-converting enzyme
  • enzyme inhibitor
  • enzyme-inducing medication
  • enzyme-inhibiting medication

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