pancreatin

[pan-kree-uh-tin, pang-]

noun

Biochemistry. a substance containing the pancreatic enzymes, trypsin, amylase, and lipase.

a commercial preparation of this substance, obtained from the pancreas of the hog or ox, and used chiefly as a digestive.

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Origin of pancreatin

First recorded in 1870–75; pancreat- + -in²

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Examples from the Web for pancreatin

Among these are tablets consisting simply of pepsin and pancreatin.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
A demonstration of tryptic activity in a mixture containing both pepsin and pancreatin is of merely theoretical interest.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
Since pepsin and pancreatin interact only when in solution, it is quite possible to prepare tablets which contain these ferments.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
While it may be useful when there is a deficiency of pancreatin and gastric secretion, it should be used alone.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various

The enzyme, pancreatin, is the active ingredient, and may be prepared from the intestines of the pig.
Leather|K. J. Adcock

British Dictionary definitions for pancreatin

pancreatin

noun

the powdered extract of the pancreas of certain animals, such as the pig, used in medicine as an aid to digestion by virtue of the enzymes it contains

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Medicine definitions for pancreatin

pancreatin

[păng′krē-ə-tĭn, păng-krē′ə-tĭn]

n.

A mixture of pancreatic juice enzymes, such as amylase, lipase, and trypsin, extracted from animals such as cattle or hogs and used as a digestive aid.