: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
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These septic treatment pods contain powerful probiotics and bacteria that produce enzymes that help break down organic materials.
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The scientists put enzymes and helper molecules that aid in chemical reactions, called cofactors, on to these electrodes.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Cancer prevention: Ghee contains vitamins A, E, and K, which help protect cells from damage and may slow cancer growth by affecting certain enzymes.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
Septic tank system treatment pods: on sale for $15.96
Original price: $24.99
(Amazon)
These septic treatment pods contain powerful probiotics and bacteria that produce enzymes that help break down organic materials.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The scientists put enzymes and helper molecules that aid in chemical reactions, called cofactors, on to these electrodes.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Enzyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzyme. Accessed 6 May. 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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