Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Medical Dictionary

trypsinize

transitive verb tryp·sin·ize
variants: or British trypsinise play \ˈtrip-sə-ˌnīz\

medical Definition of trypsinize

trypsinized or British trypsinised; trypsinizing or British trypsinising
: to subject to the action of trypsin
  • trypsinized tissue cells
—

trypsinization

or British trypsinisation play \ˌtrip-sə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up trypsinize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show hide

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games