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- [proh-en-zahym]
- /proʊˈɛn zaɪm/
- /prˈəʊnzaɪm/
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- [proh-en-zahym]
- /proʊˈɛn zaɪm/
Definitions of proenzyme word
- noun proenzyme any of a group of proteins that are converted to active enzymes by partial breakdown, as by the action of an acid or other enzyme. 1
- noun proenzyme the inactive form of an enzyme; zymogen 0
- noun proenzyme zymogen 0
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Origin of proenzyme
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; pro-1 + enzyme
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Parts of speech for Proenzyme
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
proenzyme popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
proenzyme usage trend in Literature
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- what is a proenzyme?
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