Inactive precursor of trypsin

• A substance secreted by the pancreas and converted to active trypsin by enterokinase in the small intestine

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context biochemistry English) An inactive precursor of trypsin

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Trypsinogen (EC 3.4.23.18/20/21/23/24/26) is the precursor form or zymogen of trypsin , a digestive enzyme . Produced by the pancreas , it is found in pancreatic juice , along with amylase , lipase , and chymotrypsinogen . It is activated by enteropeptidase ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. inactive precursor of trypsin; a substance secreted by the pancreas and converted to active trypsin by enterokinase in the small intestine

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Trypsinogen \Tryp*sin"o*gen\, n. [Trypsin + -gen.] (Physiol.) The antecedent of trypsin, a substance which is contained in the cells of the pancreas and gives rise to the trypsin.