lipase

noun /'laɪpeɪs/

Definition
an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
Example
'lipase' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
3
Length
6

Word Statistics

Length
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
1.74

Word Characteristics