LIPASE

lipase

(noun) an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lipase (plural lipases)

(enzyme) Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.

Anagrams

• epsila, espial, plaise

Source: Wiktionary



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