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Trypsin.
Trypsin - as a noun
An enzyme of pancreatic origin; catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins to smaller polypeptide units
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Example Sentences
"The trypsin levels in his blood were abnormally high, indicating a digestive disorder."
"Scientists often use trypsin to isolate cells for research purposes."
"Patients with pancreatitis may have reduced trypsin production."
"Trypsinogen is converted to trypsin in the presence of an enzyme called enterokinase."
"The trypsin activity in the tissue sample was measured using a colorimetric assay."
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Is TRYPSIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, trypsin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRYPSIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is TRYPSIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trypsin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRYPSIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is TRYPSIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trypsin is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRYPSIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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