trypsin
tryp·sin
noun \ˈtrip-sən\Definition of TRYPSIN
: a proteolytic enzyme that is secreted in the pancreatic juice in the form of trypsinogen, is activated in the duodenum, and is most active in a slightly alkaline medium
See Origin of TRYPSIN
perhaps from Greek tryein to wear down + English pepsin; akin to Latin terere to rub — more at throw
First Known Use: 1876
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