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Pepsin

An unorganized proteolytic ferment or enzyme contained in the secretory glands of the stomach. In the gastric juice it is united with dilute hydrochloric acid (0.2 per cent, approximately) and the two together constitute the active portion of the digestive fluid. It is the active agent in the gastric juice of all animals.

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Enzyme 76% connected

An unorganized or unformed ferment, in distinction from an organized or living ferment; a soluble, or chemical, ferment. Ptyalin, pepsin, diastase, a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Peptic 74% connected

Relating to digestion; promoting digestion; digestive; as, peptic sauces.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Peptic 74% connected

Relating to digestion; promoting digestion; digestive; as, peptic sauces.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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