chymopapain

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noun

A proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of papaya and used to treat herniated lower lumbar discs in the spine.

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Meanings

nounchymopapain (countable and uncountable, plural chymopapains)

plural chymopapains

  1. countableuncountablebiochemistryA proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of papaya and used to treat herniated lower lumbar discs in the spine.
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chymopapain. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chymopapain

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Chicago

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