n. [ Gr. &unr_; a rubbing, fr. &unr_; to rub, grind. So called because it causes protein to break up or to fall apart. ] (physiol.) A proteolytic enzyme present in the pancreatic juice. Unlike the pepsin of the gastric juice, it acts in a neutral or alkaline fluid, and not only converts the albuminous matter of the food into soluble peptones, but also, in part, into leucin and tyrosin. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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