Meaning of lipase in English

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