cathepsin

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From the German Kathepsin, derived from Ancient Greek καθέψω (kathépsō, “boil down”).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: kəˈθɛpsɪn

Noun [edit]

cathepsin (plural cathepsins)

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  1. (biochemistry) Any of a family of proteases primarily active within lysosomes.

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