: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
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The fungus first produces enzymes that break down host tissues and potentially interfere with immune defenses, clearing the path for systemic invasion.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Infused with lip-loving ingredients such as squalane, sunflower oil, and papain enzyme, the formulation also moisturizes, soothes, and conceals the appearance of fine lines.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
Resveratrol also blocks enzymes that help to remove medications and products from the body, leading some to build up in the body to unsafe levels.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Papaya Papaya contains vitamin C, vitamin A, lycopene, and an enzyme called papain.3334 Papain may help digest food.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Infused with lip-loving ingredients such as squalane, sunflower oil, and papain enzyme, the formulation also moisturizes, soothes, and conceals the appearance of fine lines.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
Resveratrol also blocks enzymes that help to remove medications and products from the body, leading some to build up in the body to unsafe levels.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Papaya Papaya contains vitamin C, vitamin A, lycopene, and an enzyme called papain.3334 Papain may help digest food.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Enzyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzyme. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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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
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