Chymopapain
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chymopapain is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of papaya and used to treat herniated lower lumbar discs in the spine.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of papaya and used to treat herniated lower lumbar discs in the spine.
Word Forms
- chymopapains
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include papainase, papain, papayotin, chymosin, papayotine, pancrelipase.
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