"enterokinase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: enterokinases [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} enterokinase (plural enterokinases)
  1. (biochemistry) An enzyme, secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa, that catalyzes the activation of trypsinogen by converting it to trypsin Categories (topical): Enzymes Synonyms: enteropeptidase Translations (Translations): enterochinasi [feminine] (Italian)
    Sense id: en-enterokinase-en-noun-5eO6LT3y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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