Definition of lipase
: an enzyme that hydrolyzes glycerides
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Recent Examples of lipase from the Web
-
Glybera was approved in Europe for treatment of a very rare disease, lipoprotein lipase deficiency.
-
An enzyme called lipase can link link oil to methanol without any extra heating, but the pure protein is expensive.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lipase.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of lipase
International Scientific Vocabulary
Medical Dictionary
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
Learn More about lipase
-
See words that rhyme with lipase Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about lipase
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up lipase? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
