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enterokinase

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An enzyme, secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa, that catalyzes the activation of trypsinogen by converting it to trypsin

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

enzyme in the intestinal juice that converts inactive trypsinogen into active trypsin

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: enzyme

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  • Italian: enterochinasi — Translations