zymoprotein

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

  • From Greek zymē, meaning "leaven" and Latin proteina, meaning "of first rank".*

Pronunciation[edit]

/ˌzaɪmoʊˈproʊtiːn/

Noun[edit]

zymoprotein (uncountable)

  1. A protein that acts as an enzyme or a coenzyme in a biochemical reaction.