casease

noun

ca·​se·​ase ˈkā-sē-ˌās, -ˌāz How to pronounce casease (audio)
: an enzyme that is formed by some bacteria, that decomposes casein, and that is used in ripening cheese

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“Casease.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/casease. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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