Elastases

/ɪˈlæsteɪzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of elastase; multiple types or individual molecules of the enzyme that breaks down elastin protein.

Etymology

Standard English plural form of 'elastase,' created by adding '-es' to words ending in '-ase' following regular pluralization rules.

Kelly Says

When doctors see high elastase levels in your blood, it can indicate pancreatic inflammation or infection—these enzymes are like little molecular scissors that your body uses both for good reasons and in harmful inflammation.

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