Enterokinase
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enterokinase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An enzyme, secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa, that catalyzes the activation of trypsinogen by converting it to trypsin.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An enzyme, secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa, that catalyzes the activation of trypsinogen by converting it to trypsin.
Word Forms
- enterokinases
Synonyms for enterokinase
Depending on context, synonyms include enteropeptidase.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enteropeptidase, kininase, ectokinase, kininogenase, thrombokinase, abbokinase.
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