zymogene

noun

1. One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene.

   “It thus prevents these from converting the zymogene into the ferment.”

2. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of zymogen.

   “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;”