Definition

A substance that is produced during the digestion of certain proteins, particularly casein, in the stomach and pancreas.

Example

The doctor explained that caseose is important for understanding protein digestion.

Conversation

Did you know that caseose is formed during digestion?

Really? I've never heard of that before.

Yeah, it's interesting how our bodies break down proteins like casein.

I guess there's so much more to digestion than we usually think!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'caseose' is derived from 'casein' (from Latin 'caseus', meaning cheese) and the suffix '-ose' (meaning full of or characterized by). Therefore, 'caseose' refers to a substance that is characterized by or contains casein, which is a protein found in milk and cheese.

Memory Tip

Think of 'casein' as the protein found in cheese, and remember that 'caseose' means something that is full of or contains that cheese protein.

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