: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
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All of the Malin + Goetz scents contain odor-neutralizing enzymes that provide gentle, long-lasting moisture control and whole-body odor protection without disrupting the body's natural perspiration.
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Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The plant houses expanded enzyme production facilities, which allows Samsaran Eco to further build out its proprietary enzyme discovery and development platform to include recycling a broader range of plastics.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the DAO enzyme that breaks down histamine can slow down, Wada says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 29 Aug. 2025
Calcium is a key component of poultry feed conversion and supports bone density, enzyme activation, muscle contractions and other critical functions.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
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Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The plant houses expanded enzyme production facilities, which allows Samsaran Eco to further build out its proprietary enzyme discovery and development platform to include recycling a broader range of plastics.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the DAO enzyme that breaks down histamine can slow down, Wada says.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 29 Aug. 2025
Calcium is a key component of poultry feed conversion and supports bone density, enzyme activation, muscle contractions and other critical functions.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Enzyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzyme. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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enzyme
noun
en·zyme
ˈen-ˌzīm 
: any of various complex proteins produced by living cells that bring about or speed up reactions (as in the digestion of food) without being permanently altered
enzymatic
adjective
ˌen-zə-ˈmat-ik
enzymatically
adverb
-ˈmat-i-k(ə-)lē
Medical Definition
enzyme
noun
en·zyme
ˈen-ˌzīm
: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
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