enzymes
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈɛnˌzaɪmz// UK //ˈɛnzaɪmz// en·zymes
n. natural substances in your body that help speed up chemical processes, such as breaking down the food you eat.
n. proteins that act as biological catalysts, accelerating chemical reactions within living organisms without being consumed in the process.
Your stomach uses enzymes to digest your dinner.
The laundry detergent contains specific enzymes designed to break down protein-based stains like grass or blood.
Inhibitors can bind to enzymes to prevent them from functioning, a mechanism frequently exploited in the development of pharmaceutical drugs to treat various diseases.
Usage
Usually used in the plural when referring to the general class of molecules or a specific group of them.