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bromelain
(redirected from Fruit bromelain)

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bromelain /bro·me·lain/ (bro´me-lan) any of several endopeptidases that catalyze the cleavage of specific bonds in proteins. Different forms are derived from the fruit (fruit b.) and stem (stem b.) of the pineapple plant, Ananas comosus. As the concentrate bromelains, it is used as an antiinflammatory agent.
bro·me·lain (brm-ln) or bro·me·lin (-ln)
n.
A peptide hydrolase obtained from pineapple used in treating inflammation and edema of soft tissues associated with traumatic injury.

bromelain (brōˑ·m·ln),
n a proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapples that is used as an antiinflammatory and an antiedema agent; to aid digestion; to assist in recovery from surgery and athletic injuries; to treat sinusitis, familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy, ulcerative colitis; and to increase the efficacy of antibiotics. Contraindicated for those taking anticoagulant medications, antiplatelet medications, and sedatives. See also pineapple.

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