: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
Examples of enzyme in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Freezing slows enzyme activity in foods but does not stop the activity.2
Blanching vegetables before freezing inactivates the enzymes and prevents deterioration.
—
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The trick is that the cells are designed to produce the Cas9 enzyme in response to heat, and that heat is induced by the ultrasound.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
If your results show elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase (one of the liver enzymes), your doctor may refer you to a hepatologist for further testing.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Magnesium also helps the body make key enzymes that stimulate production of osteoblasts (new bone cells).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for enzyme 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
The trick is that the cells are designed to produce the Cas9 enzyme in response to heat, and that heat is induced by the ultrasound.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
If your results show elevated levels of alkaline phosphatase (one of the liver enzymes), your doctor may refer you to a hepatologist for further testing.
—Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Magnesium also helps the body make key enzymes that stimulate production of osteoblasts (new bone cells).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for enzyme
Dictionary Entries Near enzyme
Cite this Entry
“Enzyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzyme. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
enzyme
noun
en·zyme
ˈen-ˌzīm 
: any of various complex proteins produced by living cells that bring about or speed up reactions (as in the digestion of food) without being permanently altered
enzymatic
adjective
ˌen-zə-ˈmat-ik
enzymatically
adverb
-ˈmat-i-k(ə-)lē
Medical Definition
enzyme
noun
en·zyme
ˈen-ˌzīm
: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share