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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of lipids. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

enzyme

Etymology

Borrowed from French lipase. By surface analysis, lipo- + -ase

Related phrases

DAG lipasediacylglycerol lipaselipoprotein lipasepancreatic lipase

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