chymotrypsin
/ˌkaɪmoʊˈtrɪpsɪn/
noun
- An enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps digest proteins in the small intestine.
- Chymotrypsin breaks down protein molecules into smaller peptides during digestion.
- Doctors sometimes prescribe chymotrypsin to reduce inflammation after surgery.
- The pancreas releases chymotrypsin into the small intestine to aid in breaking down food.