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LIPASE

\lˈɪpe͡ɪs], \lˈɪpe‍ɪs], \l_ˈɪ_p_eɪ_s]\

Definitions of LIPASE

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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An enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the reaction of triacylglycerol and water to yield diacylglycerol and a fatty acid anion. It is produced by glands on the tongue and by the pancreas and initiates the digestion of dietary fats. (From Dorland, 27th ed) EC 3.1.1.3.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An enzyme, lipolytic in action, found in blood and in various organs, and also in various seeds.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

The fat-splitting enzyme. It has the property of converting fats into glycerin and fatty acids. It has been studied especially in its action upon ethylbutyrate. It is widely distributed in the animal organism.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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