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: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
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Salicylic acid and papaya enzymes refine and clarify your skin quickly without causing irritation.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
Her doctor had ordered the procedure after finding high levels of liver enzymes during routine bloodwork, a potential sign of liver damage.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
Keep in mind that some of the additional ingredients in this supplement, such as adaptogens, mushroom powders, probiotics, and digestive enzymes, are not suitable for everyone.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
An Expert Weighs In She further explains that some people may also be missing alcohol dehydrogenase, a key enzyme that helps the body break down alcohol.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
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“Enzyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzyme. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
enzyme
noun
en·zyme
ˈen-ˌzīm
: any of various complex proteins produced by living cells that bring about or speed up reactions (as in the digestion of food) without being permanently altered
enzymatic
adjective
ˌen-zə-ˈmat-ik
enzymatically
adverb
-ˈmat-i-k(ə-)lē
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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