| apoenzyme | (noun) a protein that combines with a coenzyme to form an active enzyme | - |
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| chyme | (noun) a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum | - |
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| coenzyme | (noun) a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes | - |
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| cyme | (noun) more or less flat-topped cluster of flowers in which the central or terminal flower opens first | - |
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| enzyme | (noun) any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions | - |
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| isocryme | (noun) a line connecting points on the earth's surface having the same mean temperature in the coldest month of the year. | - |
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| lysozyme | (noun) an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria | Synonyms: muramidase |
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| mesenchyme | (noun) mesodermal tissue that forms connective tissue and blood and smooth muscles | - |
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| proenzyme | (noun) any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active | Synonyms: zymogen |
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| rhyme | (noun) correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds) | Synonyms: rime |
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| (noun) a piece of poetry | Synonyms: verse |
| thyme | (noun) leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables | - |
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| (noun) any of various mints of the genus Thymus | - |