tryptophanase
noun
tryp·to·pha·nase
ˈtrip-tə-fə-ˌnās 
trip-ˈtäf-ə-
trip-ˈtäf-ə-
-ˌnāz
: an enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of tryptophan into indole, pyruvic acid, and ammonia
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“Tryptophanase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/tryptophanase. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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