pepsinogen: Meaning and Definition of

pep•sin•o•gen

Pronunciation: (pep-sin'u-jun, -jen"), [key]
— n. Biochem.
  1. crystals, occurring in the gastric glands, that during digestion are converted into pepsin.
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