Hypernym

noun

any enzyme that breaks down polymeric macromolecules into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body.

Substance_meronym

noun

a fluid secreted into the duodenum by the pancreas; important for breaking down starches and proteins and fats

chymotrypsin 1

noundomain: substance

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English

Definition

a digestive enzyme component of pancreatic juice acting in the duodenum where it performs proteolysis, the breakdown of proteins and polypeptides.

Examples

1.Chymotrypsin is synthesized in the pancreas by protein biosynthesis as a precursor called chymotrypsinogen that is enzymatically inactive.

Substance_holonym

noun

a fluid secreted into the duodenum by the pancreas; important for breaking down starches and proteins and fats