peptidolytic

[pep-ti-doh-lit-ik]

adjective Biochemistry.

causing the hydrolysis of peptides.

Origin of peptidolytic

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

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peptidolytic in Medicine

peptidolytic

[pĕp′tĭ-dō-lĭt′ĭk]

adj.

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

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