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pep·sin (pep·sine)
 pepsin (pepsine)
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- pronunciation:
- pep
sihn
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- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an enzyme contained in gastric juice that serves as a catalyst in the digestion of most proteins.
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| definition 2: |
a commercial substance containing this enzyme, used esp. as an aid to digestion.
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