Synonyms for zymogen
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme.
Related words
- Other spellings
- zymogene
Forms
- Plural
- zymogens → proenzymes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| zymogen | falling | |
| proenzyme | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- proenzyme