Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into fatty acids and glycerol, found in the pancreas and the small intestine.

“The doctor ordered a lipase test to diagnose the patient’s pancreatic condition.”

2. noun

Any of various enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ester bonds in lipids, found in the saliva, pancreas, and small intestine.

“The researcher studied the different types of lipase found in the human body.”