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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: enzymeMain Entry: en·zyme Pronunciation: \ˈen-ˌzīm\ Function: noun Etymology: German Enzym, from Middle Greek enzymos leavened, from Greek en- + zymē leaven — more at juice Date: 1881 : any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures 
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