lipase 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
Hypernym
enzyme 1
noun
any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
any enzyme that breaks down polymeric macromolecules into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body.
Substance_meronym
gastric juice 1
noun
digestive secretions of the stomach glands consisting chiefly of hydrochloric acid and mucin and the enzymes pepsin and rennin and lipase
EnglishSubstance_holonym
gastric juice 1
noun
digestive secretions of the stomach glands consisting chiefly of hydrochloric acid and mucin and the enzymes pepsin and rennin and lipase
