chymotrypsinogen

noun

chy·​mo·​tryp·​sin·​o·​gen ˌkī-mō-ˌtrip-ˈsi-nə-jən 

: a zymogen that is secreted by the pancreas and is converted by trypsin to chymotrypsin

Word History

Etymology

chymotrypsin + -o- + -gen

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

chymotrypsinogen

noun

chy·​mo·​tryp·​sin·​o·​gen -ˌtrip-ˈsin-ə-jən 

: a zymogen that is secreted by the pancreas and is converted by trypsin to chymotrypsin