Pepsin

//ˈpɛpsɪn//

Word Type

Noun

The word "pepsin" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

apepsinia aspergillopepsin candidapepsin isopepsin pepsinated pepsinhydrochloric pepsinhydrochloric acid pepsinogen pepsinolysis propepsin retropepsin rhizopepsin

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Type Of (IsA)

aspartate protease enzyme

Related Terms

Pepsi Pepto-Bismol dyspepsia peptic peptide peptone

Related Terms

amino acid digestive enzyme protein

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