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lipase

Enzyme responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol. It is produced by the pancreas and requires a slightly alkaline environment. The products of fat digestion are absorbed by the intestinal wall.



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The rest of the measurements from the hepatic panel and the levels of lipase and amylase were normal.
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