zymogenic

/ (ˌzaɪməʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective

of, or relating to a zymogen
capable of causing zymogenesis

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Words nearby zymogenic

zyme, zymo-, zymodeme, zymogen, zymogenesis, zymogenic, zymogenic cell, zymology, zymolysis, zymometer, zymosis
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Medical definitions for zymogenic

zymogenic
[ zī′mə-jĕn′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to a proenzyme.
Causing fermentation.
Enzyme-producing.
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