enzyme

nouns

any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
enzyme
is derived from
enzymatic
is a type of (narrower)
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected
accelerator, catalyst
is a type of (narrower)
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
"a diet high in protein"
protein