enzyme

BrE /ˈɛn.zaim/ AmE /ˈɛn.zaim/

noun en → es

1 BIOLOGY [singular] C1

a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about specific biochemical reactions in the body, such as digestion and respiration.

enzima

Collocations digestive enzyme · enzyme activity

  • Enzymes play a crucial role in the digestive process.

    Las enzimas desempeñan un papel crucial en el proceso digestivo.