1. An enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyses the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream

Derived forms: lipases

Type of: enzyme

Part of: gastric acid, gastric juice

Encyclopedia: Lipase

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