pepsinogen

noun

Meaning

A zymogen that is converted into pepsin by the hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

propepsin(English)pepsine(English)pepsin(English)peptonization(English)proenzyme(English)pepsinhydrochloric acid(English)proenzym(English)peptase(English)

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Sources

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