[ 'ɛnzʌɪm ]
■ noun Biochemistry a substance consisting largely or wholly of protein that is produced by a living organism and acts as a catalyst to promote a specific biochemical reaction.
Derivatives
enzymatic adjective
enzymic adjective
enzymological adjective
enzymologist noun
enzymology noun
Origin
C19: Ger. Enzym , from mod. Gk enzumos 'leavened'.