bromelain: Meaning and Definition of

bro•me•lain

Pronunciation: (brō'mu-lun, -lān"), [key]
— n. Biochem.
  1. an enzyme, found in pineapple, that breaks down protein and is used as a meat tenderizer. Cf. papain.
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