Lipase definition
Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of fats into glycerol and fatty acids.
noun
Any of a group of enzymes, esp. from the pancreas, that aid in digestion by hydrolyzing fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
noun
Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of fats into glycerol and fatty acids.
noun
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of fats, especially triglycerides and phospholipids, into glycerol and fatty acids.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
lipase
Plural:
lipases