chymotrypsinogen
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chy·mo·tryp·sin·o·gen

noun \-ˌtrip-ˈsi-nə-jən\

Definition of CHYMOTRYPSINOGEN

: a zymogen that is secreted by the pancreas and is converted by trypsin to chymotrypsin

First Known Use of CHYMOTRYPSINOGEN

1933

chy·mo·tryp·sin·o·gen

noun \-ˌtrip-ˈsin-ə-jən\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CHYMOTRYPSINOGEN

: a zymogen that is secreted by the pancreas and is converted by trypsin to chymotrypsin

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