lipase
/ˈlɑɪ·peɪs/, /-peɪz/ n [U]Definition
› biology a substance that is produced mainly in the pancreas (= body organ) and helps the body to digest lipids (= fats and oils)
(Definition of lipase n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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