peptonize

[pep-tuh-nahyz]

verb (used with object), pep·to·nized, pep·to·niz·ing.

to subject (food) to an artificial, partial digestion by pepsin or pancreatic extract in order to aid digestion.

to hydrolyze or dissolve by a proteolytic enzyme, as pepsin.

Also especially British, pep·to·nise.

Origin of peptonize

First recorded in 1875–80; peptone + -ize

Related formspep·to·ni·za·tion, nounpep·to·niz·er, noun

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Examples from the Web for peptonize

Historical Examples of peptonize

Milk thus prepared quickly spoils, and it is necessary to peptonize it in small quantity and often during the twenty-four hours.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
Attention to the bowels is of great importance in these cases and it may be necessary to peptonize the milk for some time.
The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4)
W. Grant Hague

British Dictionary definitions for peptonize

peptonize

peptonise

verb

(tr) to hydrolyse (a protein) to peptones by enzymic action, esp by pepsin or pancreatic extract

Derived Formspeptonization or peptonisation, nounpeptonizer or peptoniser, noun

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peptonize in Medicine

peptonize

[pĕp′tə-nīz′]

v.

To convert protein into a soluble peptone by enzymatic action.

To dissolve food by means of a proteolytic enzyme.

To combine with peptone.

Related formspep′to•ni•za′tion (-nĭ-zā′shən) n.