enterokinase
/ˌɛntəroʊˈkaɪneɪs/
noun
- An enzyme produced by the small intestine that activates digestive enzymes from the pancreas.
- Enterokinase is essential for breaking down proteins in the digestive system.
- Without enterokinase, the pancreas enzymes would remain inactive.
- A deficiency of enterokinase can cause severe digestive problems in infants.