enzyme
noun
en·zyme ˈen-ˌzīm 
: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web For the filler reversal, Dr. Nassif injected the enzyme hyaluronidase to the injectables in her face to dissolve them. 
Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Potential treatments include surgery and enzyme injection. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2022 To effectively wipe mold out, turn to an enzyme cleaner, says Doug Hoffman, CEO of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI). Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Simpler still, an average healthy individual could share biometric data such as cholesterol or enzyme levels with their doctor remotely, eliminating the need to travel to their primary care physician’s office for an annual blood panel. Ron Erickson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Steroidal alkaloids such as solanine have atropine-like effects on the nervous system inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022 An enzyme cleaner can be used in this process as well. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 She was diagnosed with PMM2-CDG, potentially fatal gene mutations that cause abnormal enzyme activity—and affect fewer than 1,000 people worldwide. Fortune, 21 July 2022 His work showed that the coronavirus increases production of the enzyme casein kinase II, which in turn helps build the protein backbone of filopodia and nanotubes. Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 20 July 2022 See More
Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 Potential treatments include surgery and enzyme injection. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2022 To effectively wipe mold out, turn to an enzyme cleaner, says Doug Hoffman, CEO of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI). Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Simpler still, an average healthy individual could share biometric data such as cholesterol or enzyme levels with their doctor remotely, eliminating the need to travel to their primary care physician’s office for an annual blood panel. Ron Erickson, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Steroidal alkaloids such as solanine have atropine-like effects on the nervous system inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022 An enzyme cleaner can be used in this process as well. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 She was diagnosed with PMM2-CDG, potentially fatal gene mutations that cause abnormal enzyme activity—and affect fewer than 1,000 people worldwide. Fortune, 21 July 2022 His work showed that the coronavirus increases production of the enzyme casein kinase II, which in turn helps build the protein backbone of filopodia and nanotubes. Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 20 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
German Enzym, from Middle Greek enzymos leavened, from Greek en- + zymē leaven — more at juice
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing enzyme
Kids Definition
enzyme
noun
en·zyme ˈen-ˌzīm
: a substance produced by body cells that helps bring about or speed up bodily chemical activities (as the digestion of food) without being destroyed in so doing
Medical Definition
enzyme
noun
en·zyme ˈen-ˌzīm
: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
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