LIPASE


Meaning of LIPASE in English

[ 'lɪpeɪz , 'lʌɪp- ]

■ noun Biochemistry a pancreatic enzyme that promotes the breakdown of fats.

Origin

C19: from Gk lipos 'fat' + -ase .

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