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Pepsin

Definition:

Pepsin is a digestive enzyme produced in the stomach that helps break down proteins into smaller peptides.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A protein-digesting enzyme secreted by the stomach.

Examples:

Noun:

• The production of pepsin in the stomach is essential for proper protein digestion.
• The presence of pepsin indicates that protein digestion has begun in the stomach.

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