enzymolysis

[en-zahy-mol-uh-sis, -zi-]

noun Biochemistry.

the decomposition of a chemical compound catalyzed by the presence of an enzyme.

Origin of enzymolysis

enzyme + -o- + -lysis

Related formsen·zy·mo·lyt·ic

[en-zuh-muh-lit-ik] /ˌɛn zə məˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for enzymolysis

enzymolysis

noun

a biochemical decomposition, such as a fermentation, that is catalysed by an enzyme

Derived Formsenzymolytic (ˌɛnzaɪməˈlɪtɪk), adjective

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enzymolysis in Medicine

enzymolysis

[ĕn′zə-mŏl′ĭ-sĭs]

n.

Chemical change or cleavage of a substance by enzymatic action.