: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
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Oral bioavailability, the bioavailability of drugs that are swallowed or otherwise delivered into the stomach, is affected by several factors, including the pH of the stomach and small intestine and enzymes and metabolism in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
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Paul McClure 13, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Thanks to its combination of B vitamins, iron, and enzymes, this juice helps fight fatigue and improve physical and mental performance during the day.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
The medication should not be taken alongside others that strongly inhibit an enzyme called CYP3A, which includes some antibiotics and antivirals.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2025
It's packed with rice powder, a chef's kiss of skin-loving enzymes and vitamins (A, B2, B12, and E) that soften, brighten, and give your skin a plump, healthy glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
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Paul McClure 13, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
Thanks to its combination of B vitamins, iron, and enzymes, this juice helps fight fatigue and improve physical and mental performance during the day.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
The medication should not be taken alongside others that strongly inhibit an enzyme called CYP3A, which includes some antibiotics and antivirals.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 31 Jan. 2025
It's packed with rice powder, a chef's kiss of skin-loving enzymes and vitamins (A, B2, B12, and E) that soften, brighten, and give your skin a plump, healthy glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Enzyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzyme. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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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