erepsin


erep·sin

noun \i-ˈrep-sən\

Definition of EREPSIN

: a mixture of exopeptidases obtained especially from the intestinal juice

Origin of EREPSIN

International Scientific Vocabulary er- (probably from Latin eripere to snatch away, from e- + rapere to seize) + pepsin — more at rapid
First Known Use: 1902

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