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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An enzyme, secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa, that catalyzes the activation of trypsinogen by converting it to trypsin
2. 2
   enzyme in the intestinal juice that converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

enteropeptidaseenteropeptidase

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