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peptidolytic

[ pep-ti-doh-lit-ik ]
/ ˌpɛp tɪ doʊˈlɪt ɪk /

adjective Biochemistry.

causing the hydrolysis of peptides.

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Origin of peptidolytic

First recorded in 1965–70; peptide + -o- + -lytic

Words nearby peptidolytic

peptide, peptide bond, peptidergic, peptidoglycan, peptidoid, peptidolytic, peptize, Pepto-Bismol, peptogenic, peptolysis, peptolytic
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Medical definitions for peptidolytic

peptidolytic
[ pĕp′tĭ-dō-lĭt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to the cleavage of peptides.
Causing the digestion of peptides.
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