zymogene

plural zymogenes

1. biologyOne of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene.

   It thus prevents these from converting the zymogene into the ferment.

   1892, American Journal of Pharmacy and the Sciences Supporting Public Health, page 203

2. alternativebiologyAlternative form of zymogen.

   From these researches, it is concluded that a portion of the amylase is present in the potato in the form of zymogene which is transformed into an active enzyme towards the end of the resting stage;

   1916, International Review of the Science and Practice of Agriculture, page 1094