papayotin

/ˌpæpɪˈɔʊtɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound found in the fruit of the Carica papaya, particularly in the latex.

“Researchers studied the papayotin’s effects on various enzymes in the human body.”

2. adjective

Describing a compound found in papaya latex.

“Papayotin is a known anti-inflammatory compound used in some medical treatments.”

Synonyms

  • papain
  • papainase

Antonyms

  • anti-anti-inflammatory
  • pro-inflammatory compound