trypsinogen
noun
tryp·sin·o·gen
trip-ˈsi-nə-jən 
: the inactive substance released by the pancreas into the duodenum to form trypsin
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Trypsin: The pancreas releases trypsinogen, an inactive precursor of trypsin, which is activated in the small intestine.
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“Trypsinogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trypsinogen. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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trypsinogen
noun
tryp·sin·o·gen
trip-ˈsin-ə-jən
: the inactive form of trypsin present in the pancreas
Medical Definition
trypsinogen
noun
tryp·sin·o·gen
trip-ˈsin-ə-jən
: the inactive substance released by the pancreas into the duodenum to form trypsin
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