Definition of: enzyme

(en′zīm, -zim) noun Biochem.
A complex organic substance, usually a protein, produced by cells and having the power to initiate or accelerate specific chemical reactions in the metabolism of plants and animals; a ferment; an organic catalyst: also called biocatalyst. Also en′zym (-zim). [<L <Gk. enzymos leavened <en- in + zymē leaven]
—en·zy·mat·ic (en′zī·mat′ik, -zi-) adjective

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