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zy⋅mo⋅gen

  [zahy-muh-juhn, -jen]
–noun Biochemistry.
any of various enzyme precursor molecules that may change into an enzyme as a result of catalytic change.
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Also called proenzyme.

Origin:
< G (1875); see zymo-, -gen
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pro⋅en⋅zyme

  [proh-en-zahym]
–noun Biochemistry.
any of a group of proteins that are converted to active enzymes by partial breakdown, as by the action of an acid or other enzyme.
Also called zymogen.

Origin:
1895–1900; pro- 1 + enzyme
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pro·en·zyme   (prō-ěn'zīm')   
n.  The inactive or nearly inactive precursor of an enzyme, converted into an active enzyme by proteolysis. Also called zymogen.
zy·mo·gen   (zī'mə-jən)   
n.  See proenzyme.
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Main Entry: pro·en·zyme
Pronunciation: (')prO-'en-"zIm
Function: noun
: ZYMOGEN

Main Entry: zy·mo·gen
Pronunciation: 'zI-m&-j&n
Function: noun
: a protein that is an inactive precursor of an enzyme, is secreted byliving cells, and is activated by catalysis (as by a kinase or an acid) called also proenzyme
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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proenzyme pro·en·zyme (prō-ěn'zīm')
n.
The inactive or nearly inactive precursor of an enzyme, converted into an active enzyme by proteolysis. Also called zymogen.

zymogen zy·mo·gen (zī'mə-jən)
n.
See proenzyme.

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