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enzyme

en.zyme \'en-.zi-m\ n [G enzym, fr. MGk enzymos leavened, fr. Gk en- + 
   zyme-)X leaven : any of numerous complex proteinaceous substances that are 
   produced by li ving cells and bring about or accelerate reactions at body 
   teperatures without themselves undergoing marked destruction in the process