antitrypsin

noun

an·​ti·​tryp·​sin ˈant-i-ˌtrip-sən, ˈan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antitrypsin (audio)
: a substance that inhibits the action of trypsin see alpha-1-antitrypsin
antitryptic adjective

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“Antitrypsin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antitrypsin. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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