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lipase

/ˈlaɪpeɪs/ /ˈlɪpeɪs/

Meanings
noun
Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.

Examples :

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the levels of lipase in Sarah's body, as high levels can indicate a problem with her pancreas, the organ that produces lipase to digest fats. "
biochemistry biology medicine physiology

Related Words

Illustration levels

levels noun

/ˈlɛvəlz/

A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.

"Hand me the level so I can tell if this is correctly installed."

Illustration catalyses

catalyses noun

/kəˈtæləˌsiːz/ /ˈkætəlaɪzɪz/

The increase of the rate of a chemical reaction, induced by a catalyst.

"The enzyme's presence catalyses the breakdown of lactose in milk, making it easier to digest. "

Illustration lipids

lipids noun

/ˈlɪpɪdz/

Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.

"Our bodies need lipids, like fats and oils, for energy and to build healthy cells. "

Illustration ordered

ordered verb

/ˈɔːdəd/ /ˈɔɹdɚd/

To set in some sort of order.

"She ordered the books on the shelf by the author's last name. "

Illustration enzymes

enzymes noun

/ˈɛnzaɪmz/

A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.

"Enzymes in our saliva help break down food, making it easier to swallow and digest. "

Illustration problem

problem noun

/ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɑbləm/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

Illustration hydrolysis

hydrolysis noun

/haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ /haɪˈdɹɑlɪsɪs/

A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

"The hydrolysis of the sugar in the fruit juice resulted in a sour taste. "

Illustration produces

produces verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪz/ /pɹəˈdusɪz/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"Our apple tree produces a lot of fruit every summer. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration pancreas

pancreas noun

/ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/

A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to help with food digestion. The fluid contains protease, carbohydrase and lipase, which breaks down larger molecules into smaller pieces. The pancreas also produces the hormones insulin and glucagon which regulate blood sugar. These hormones are released into the cardiovascular system.

"My uncle's doctor said his pancreas was not functioning properly, so he needed to adjust his diet to help it produce the necessary enzymes for digestion. "

Illustration indicate

indicate verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

Illustration digest

digest verb

/daɪˈdʒɛst/ /ˈdaɪdʒəst/

To distribute or arrange methodically; to work over and classify; to reduce to portions for ready use or application.

"to digest laws"