The word "leucoprotease" is spelled as /luːkoʊproʊteɪz/. It is a compound word composed of the Greek word "leukos" meaning "white" and "protease" which refers to an enzyme that breaks down proteins. The correct spelling of this word is essential for scientific and medical research as it refers to a specific type of protease. Researchers studying leucoprotease can use its enzymatic properties to investigate the role it plays in various biological processes. Proper spelling ensures that scientists can communicate their findings accurately.
A proteolytic enzyme or ferment, formed in an area of inflammation, which causes liquefaction of dead tissue; it is a product of the polynuclear leucocytes.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.