Definition of Lipase

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

Substance meronyms: Gastric Acid, Gastric Juice
Generic synonyms: Enzyme

Definition of Lipase

1. an enzyme [n -S] - See also: enzyme

Medical Definition of Lipase

1. An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of fats (monoglycerides, diglycerides and triglycerides) to glycerol and fatty acids. Calcium ions are usually required. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lipase

lipaemic
lipaemic retinopathy
lipancreatin
lipans
liparian
Liparidae
Liparididae
Liparis
Liparis liparis
Liparis loeselii
liparite
liparite
liparites
liparocele
lipase (current term)
lipase (current term)
lipases
lipase test
Lipchitz
lipe
lipectomies
lipectomy
lipectomy
lipedema
lipedematous alopecia
lipemia
lipemia
lipfern
lipic
lipid

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