lipase

noun

li·pase | \ ˈlī-ˌpās,

-ˌpāz\

Definition of lipase

: an enzyme that hydrolyzes glycerides

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Glybera was approved in Europe for treatment of a very rare disease, lipoprotein lipase deficiency. — Gina Kolata, New York Times, "New Gene-Therapy Treatments Will Carry Whopping Price Tags," 11 Sep. 2017 An enzyme called lipase can link link oil to methanol without any extra heating, but the pure protein is expensive. — Aaron Rowe, WIRED, "Fungi Make Biodiesel Efficiently at Room Temperature," 20 Aug. 2007

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lipase

noun

li·pase | \ ˈlip-ˌās,

ˈlīp-,

-ˌāz\

Medical Definition of lipase

: an enzyme (as one secreted by the pancreas) that catalyzes the breakdown of fats and lipoproteins usually into fatty acids and glycerol

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