STEAPSIN

Noun

steapsin (countable and uncountable, plural steapsins)

(enzyme) A lipase that is secreted from the pancreas to hydrolyse triglycerides to liberate the fatty acids and glycerol.

Anagrams

• pantsies, ptisanes, sapients

Source: Wiktionary

Ste*ap"sin, n. (Physiol Chem.)

Definition: An unorganized ferment or enzyme present in pancreatic juice. It decomposes neutral fats into glycerin and fatty acids.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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