: any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
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Tips for Better Stain Removal Use a good-quality stain remover and laundry detergent that contain enough enzymes to break apart the bond between stains and fabrics in any water temperature.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Gene therapy treatment Also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), this syndrome is caused by a faulty gene that prevents the body from producing a vital enzyme.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
This antiaging overnight mask contains AHAs, retinol and papaya enzymes to exfoliate the skin and smooth texture without irritation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Infused with lip-loving ingredients such as squalane, sunflower oil, and papain enzyme, the formulation also moisturizes, soothes, and conceals the appearance of fine lines.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Gene therapy treatment Also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), this syndrome is caused by a faulty gene that prevents the body from producing a vital enzyme.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025
This antiaging overnight mask contains AHAs, retinol and papaya enzymes to exfoliate the skin and smooth texture without irritation.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
Infused with lip-loving ingredients such as squalane, sunflower oil, and papain enzyme, the formulation also moisturizes, soothes, and conceals the appearance of fine lines.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Enzyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzyme. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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