bromelain
noun
bro·me·lain ˈbrō-mə-lən 
-ˌlān
variants or less commonly bromelin
ˈbrō-mə-lən
brō-ˈmē-
: a protease obtained especially from the pineapple
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In this formula, papain, the proteolytic enzyme sourced from raw papaya, is combined with bromelain, the same type of enzyme found in pineapple. 
The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 By breaking down dead skin cells, bacteria, and excess oil build-up, papain and bromelain help to clear the skin of congestion and improve texture and tone. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 Hartman agrees that both patients and doctors should jump on any swelling and bruising as soon as possible with a combo of ice packs, arnica, vitamin K, or bromelain. Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 14 Apr. 2021 This tangy sweet treat is safe for dogs and, according to the AKC, pineapple even contains the enzyme bromelain, which can help dogs process proteins. Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2021 The vitamin C and bromelain in pineapples have also shown to decrease pain and swelling in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 26 Feb. 2021 Some aesthetic doctors recommend eating fresh pineapple or taking homeopathic bromelain supplements in the days before and after cosmetic injections to minimize bruising and swelling. Allure, 17 Aug. 2018 Baldini decided to test bromelain on collagen, which is in gelatin. Michael Walsh, Courant Community, 3 Apr. 2018 There isn’t much valid scientific evidence to support L-lysine and bromelain’s flu-busting abilities, Dr. Adalja says. Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Mar. 2018 See More
The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 By breaking down dead skin cells, bacteria, and excess oil build-up, papain and bromelain help to clear the skin of congestion and improve texture and tone. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 Hartman agrees that both patients and doctors should jump on any swelling and bruising as soon as possible with a combo of ice packs, arnica, vitamin K, or bromelain. Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 14 Apr. 2021 This tangy sweet treat is safe for dogs and, according to the AKC, pineapple even contains the enzyme bromelain, which can help dogs process proteins. Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2021 The vitamin C and bromelain in pineapples have also shown to decrease pain and swelling in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 26 Feb. 2021 Some aesthetic doctors recommend eating fresh pineapple or taking homeopathic bromelain supplements in the days before and after cosmetic injections to minimize bruising and swelling. Allure, 17 Aug. 2018 Baldini decided to test bromelain on collagen, which is in gelatin. Michael Walsh, Courant Community, 3 Apr. 2018 There isn’t much valid scientific evidence to support L-lysine and bromelain’s flu-busting abilities, Dr. Adalja says. Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Mar. 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
bromelain by alteration of bromelin, from New Latin Bromelia
First Known Use
1894, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
bromelain
noun
bro·me·lain
variants also bromelin
ˈbrō-mə-lən
: a protease obtained from the juice of the pineapple
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