Definition of Trypsinogen

1. Noun. Inactive precursor of trypsin; a substance secreted by the pancreas and converted to active trypsin by enterokinase in the small intestine.

Generic synonyms: Trypsin

Definition of Trypsinogen

1. n. The antecedent of trypsin, a substance which is contained in the cells of the pancreas and gives rise to the trypsin.

Definition of Trypsinogen

1. Noun. (biochemistry) An inactive precursor of trypsin ¹

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Definition of Trypsinogen

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Trypsinogen

1. The antecedent of trypsin, a substance which is contained in the cells of the pancreas and gives rise to the trypsin. Origin: Trypsin + -gen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trypsinogen

trypsin G-banding stain
trypsin inhibitor
trypsin inhibitors
trypsinisation
trypsinisations
trypsinise
trypsinised
trypsinises
trypsinising
trypsinization
trypsinizations
trypsinize
trypsinized
trypsinizes
trypsinizing
trypsinogen (current term)
trypsinogens
trypsins
tryptamine
tryptamine-strophanthidin
tryptamines
tryptase
tryptic
tryptically
tryptich
tryptonaemia
tryptone
tryptophan
tryptophan-tRNA ligase
tryptophan 2-methyltransferase

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