PEPSIN

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Pepsin

An unorganized proteolytic ferment or enzyme contained in the secretory glands of the stomach. In the gastric juice it is united with dilute hydrochloric acid (0.2 per cent, approximately) and the two together constitute the active portion of the digestive fluid. It is the active agent in the gastric juice of all animals.

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Pepsinates

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Pepsinating

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Pepsine

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Pepsines

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PEPSIN is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

2 Letter Words
  • EN - 2 points
  • ES - 2 points
  • IN - 2 points
  • IS - 2 points
  • NE - 2 points
  • ...and 3 more
3 Letter Words
  • ENS - 3 points
  • INS - 3 points
  • NIP - 5 points
  • PEN - 5 points
  • PEP - 7 points
  • ...and 10 more
4 Letter Words
  • NIPS - 6 points
  • PEIN - 6 points
  • PENS - 6 points
  • PEPS - 8 points
  • PIES - 6 points
  • ...and 8 more
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