Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Undecylenic

👉 The term "undecylenic" is often used in medicine to describe a substance that has no or low levels of an enzyme known as the enolase. Enolases are enzymes that catalyze the formation of acyl chains from fatty acids, and when they are deficient, it can lead to malabsorption issues such as celiac disease. Undecylenic substances may also be used in diagnostic testing or for certain medical procedures where a lack of enzyme activity is suspected

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