enzyme

noun

any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions

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Synonyms for enzyme

holoenzyme carbohydrase deoxyribonuclease proteasen esterase insulinase

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Where does enzyme come from?

The word enzyme breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root -zyme, from Greek zume (“leaven, ferment”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.