| zymogene | <biology> One of a physiological group of globular bacteria which produces fermentations of diverse nature; distinguished from pathogene. Origin: Zyme + root of Gr. To be born. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| zymogenesis | Transformation of a proenzyme (zymogen) into an active enzyme. Origin: zymo-+ G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |