trypsin
nounA pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to form smaller polypeptide units.
nounThe proteolytic ferment which is the active principle of the pancreatic fluid; pancreatine.
nounA proteolytic enzyme present in the pancreatic juice. Unlike the pepsin of the gastric juice, it acts in a neutral or alkaline fluid, and not only converts the albuminous matter of the food into soluble peptones, but also, in part, into leucin and tyrosin.
nounA digestive
an enzyme of pancreatic origin; catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to smaller polypeptide units
