zymogene

1. (biology) One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene.Examples: "It thus prevents these from converting the zymogene into the ferment."

2. (biology) Alternative form of zymogen.Examples: "From these researches, it is concluded that a portion of the amylase is present in the potato in the form of zymogene which is transformed into an active enzyme towards the end of the resting stage;"alt-ofalternative