trypsin
a proteolytic enzyme of the pancreatic juice, capable of converting proteins into peptone.
Origin of trypsin
1Other words from trypsin
- tryp·tic [trip-tik], /ˈtrɪp tɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for trypsin
/ (ˈtrɪpsɪn) /
an enzyme occurring in pancreatic juice: it catalyses the hydrolysis of proteins to peptides and is secreted from the pancreas in the form of trypsinogen: See also chymotrypsin
Origin of trypsin
1Derived forms of trypsin
- tryptic (ˈtrɪptɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for trypsin
[ trĭp′sĭn ]
An enzyme that aids digestion by breaking down proteins. It is produced by the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine, where it catalyzes the cleavage of peptide bonds connecting arginine or lysine to other amino acids.
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