Definition of ficin
:a protease obtained from the latex of fig trees and used as an anthelmintic and protein digestive
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Cells in the plant produce latex sap that contains ficin.
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ficin
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fi·cin
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ˈfīs-ᵊn
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medical Definition of ficin
:a protease that is obtained from the latex of fig trees and is used as an anthelmintic and protein digestive
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