bromelain

noun

bro·​me·​lain ˈbrō-mə-lən How to pronounce bromelain (audio)
-ˌlān
variants or less commonly bromelin
ˈbrō-mə-lən How to pronounce bromelain (audio)
brō-ˈmē-
: a protease obtained especially from the pineapple

Examples of bromelain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As a protease enzyme, bromelain affects the inflammatory process and may be helpful for asthma, cancer, IBD, and other inflammatory conditions.3 Other phytonutrients, called polyphenols, found in pineapple also influence the inflammatory process. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024 Nutrients found in pineapple, including vitamin C and bromelain, are thought to be especially beneficial for women's health specifically. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024 Pineapples: Reduce inflammation Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps reduce inflammation and improve digestion. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024 Consuming high amounts of vitamin C and bromelain, which are enzymes that digest protein, could also potentially cause issues including diarrhea, excessive menstrual bleeding and skin rash, per WebMD. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bromelain 

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Word History

Etymology

bromelain by alteration of bromelin, from New Latin Bromelia

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bromelain was in 1894

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Cite this Entry

“Bromelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bromelain. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

bromelain

noun
bro·​me·​lain
variants also bromelin
: a protease obtained from the juice of the pineapple
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