Cacozyme

/ˈkækəzaɪm/ noun

An enzyme or ferment that is defective, abnormal, or causes harmful chemical reactions in the body.

From Greek 'kakos' (bad) + 'zyme' (ferment/enzyme). This biochemical term describes enzymes with pathological or abnormal function.

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