noun
- an inactive enzyme precursor secreted by the pancreas that is converted to trypsin in the small intestine
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- The pancreas secretes trypsinogen into the duodenum.
- Trypsinogen is activated by enterokinase in the intestine.
- Scientists studied the conversion of trypsinogen to trypsin.
- The zymogen trypsinogen remains inactive until it reaches the small intestine.
- Pancreatic juice contains trypsinogen along with other enzyme precursors.
- Medical students learn about trypsinogen in their digestive system coursework.