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chymopapain

[ kahy-moh-puh-pey-in, -pahy-in ]

noun

, Pharmacology.
  1. an enzyme derived from the tropical papaya fruit that is used in some circumstances to treat herniated disks.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of chymopapain1

First recorded in 1970–75; chyme + -o- + papain

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