Meaning of lipase in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlɪˌpeɪs/

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  1. Noun

    lipase

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from Greek lipos‘fat’+ -ase

    Definitions

    1. an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream

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