Proteolytic
noun, Biochemistry.
1.
the breaking down of proteins into simpler compounds, as in digestion.
noun
1.
the hydrolysis of proteins into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes: occurs esp during digestion
proteolytic pro·te·o·lyt·ic (prō’tē-ə-lĭt’ĭk)
adj.
Relating to, characterized by, or promoting proteolysis.
proteolysis pro·te·ol·y·sis (prō’tē-ŏl’ĭ-sĭs)
n.
The hydrolytic breakdown of proteins into simpler, soluble substances, as occurs in digestion.
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