zy·mo·gen
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Definition of zymogen
: an inactive protein precursor of an enzyme secreted by living cells and converted (as by a kinase or an acid) into an active form
— called also proenzyme
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“Zymogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zymogen. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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zymogen
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zy·mo·gen
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Medical Definition of zymogen
: an inactive protein precursor of an enzyme secreted by living cells and converted (as by a kinase or an acid) into an active form
— called also proenzyme
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