bromelain
noun
bro·me·lain
| \ ˈbrō-mə-lən
, -ˌlān\
, -ˌlān\
variants:
or less commonly bromelin \ ˈbrō-mə-lən
, brō-ˈmē- \
, brō-ˈmē- \
Definition of bromelain
: a protease obtained especially from the pineapple
Examples of bromelain in a Sentence
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Some aesthetic doctors recommend eating fresh pineapple or taking homeopathic bromelain supplements in the days before and after cosmetic injections to minimize bruising and swelling. — Allure, "The Skin-Care Glossary: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need to Know," 17 Aug. 2018 Baldini decided to test bromelain on collagen, which is in gelatin. — Michael Walsh, Courant Community, "Saint Timothy Middle School Students Excel At Connecticut Science Fair," 3 Apr. 2018 There isn’t much valid scientific evidence to support L-lysine and bromelain’s flu-busting abilities, Dr. Adalja says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "We Asked Infectious Disease Experts to Rank 5 Flu-Prevention Products," 20 Mar. 2018 The gentle exfoliator uses papaya and bromelain (found in pineapple) extracts to speed up cell turnover and remove impurities as your rub (a dub) the gel across your skin. — Melanie Rud Chadwick, Allure, "26 Amazing Beauty Products to Try in 2018," 19 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bromelain.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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bromelain
noun
bro·me·lain
variants:
also bromelin \ ˈbrō-mə-lən
\
\
Medical Definition of bromelain
: a protease obtained from the juice of the pineapple