chymotrypsin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌkaɪ.məʊˈtɹɪp.sɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌkaɪ.moʊˈtɹɪp.sɪn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From chyme + -o- + trypsin.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An endopeptidase enzyme that cleaves peptides at the carboxyl side of tyrosine, tryptophan, and phenylalanine amino acids.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chymotrypsins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
antichymotrypsin · chymotrypsinogen · chymotrypsinolysis · chymotrypsinized · chymotrypsinated
Relateds
Translations (3)
sv kymotrypsin (enzyme) · pt quimotripsina (enzyme) · es quimotripsina (enzyme)