enzyme

Definitions


[ˈɛnzʌɪm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction


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Origin:
late 19th century: coined in German from modern Greek enzumos ‘leavened’, from en- ‘within’ + Greek zumē ‘leaven’




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