bromelain

bromelain definition - medical

bro·me·lain (brōˈmə-lānˌ) or bro·me·lin (-lĭn)

noun
A peptide hydrolase obtained from pineapple used in treating inflammation and edema of soft tissues associated with traumatic injury.

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