lipase

noun

li·​pase ˈlī-ˌpās  ˈli- 

-ˌpāz

: an enzyme that hydrolyzes glycerides

Examples of lipase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fish oil with lipase, a digestive enzyme, may help your body break down fats. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 27 July 2023

By providing a blend of enzymes including protease, amylase, and lipase, these supplements can help your body break down food more efficiently and effectively. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 June 2023

Your body produces lipase, an enzyme that breaks down and processes fat quickly to accelerate its absorption. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023

Some isolates were also able to degrade crystalline cellulose and others displayed lipase activity. —Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2013

Here are some tips: opt for a detergent that boasts enzymes, like protease, amylase, and lipase. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2023

This easy to use powder is made with wholesome ingredients that are natural sources of various enzymes, including alpha-Amylase, cellulase, protease, and lipase. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022

The vet will perform diagnostic blood tests, including a specific test for pancreatic enzymes called pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity or cPLI/fPLI. —Leticia Fanucchi, Discover Magazine, 29 Dec. 2022

Another important factor is hormone-sensitive lipase, an enzyme that releases fat from our fat cells. —Anahad O'Connor, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lipase

noun

li·​pase ˈlī-ˌpās 

-ˌpāz

: an enzyme that functions especially in the breakdown or digestion of fats

Medical Definition

lipase

noun

li·​pase ˈlip-ˌās  ˈlīp- 

-ˌāz

: an enzyme (as one secreted by the pancreas) that catalyzes the breakdown of fats and lipoproteins usually into fatty acids and glycerol