proteolysis

[ proh-tee-ol-uh-sis ]

/ ˌproʊ tiˈɒl ə sɪs /

noun Biochemistry.

the breaking down of proteins into simpler compounds, as in digestion.

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Origin of proteolysis

1875–80; proteo- (combining form representing protein) + -lysis

Related formspro·te·o·lyt·ic

[proh-tee-uh-lit-ik] /ˌproʊ ti əˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for proteolytic

These ferments may belong to either of the following well-recognised classes: proteolytic, diastatic, invertin, rennet.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre
Tryptic: acting like tripsin, the proteolytic ferment of the pancreatic fluid.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Antipeptone, on the other hand, is incapable of further change by the proteolytic ferment trypsin.
On Digestive Proteolysis|R. H. Chittenden
In the early history of physiology there was, quite naturally, little or no thought given to the nature of proteolytic changes.
On Digestive Proteolysis|R. H. Chittenden

This ferment, called by them galactase, on account of its origin in milk, is a proteolytic enzym of the tryptic type.
Outlines of Dairy Bacteriology, 8th edition|H. L. Russell

British Dictionary definitions for proteolytic

proteolysis

/ (ˌprəʊtɪˈɒlɪsɪs) /

noun

the hydrolysis of proteins into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes: occurs esp during digestion

Derived Formsproteolytic (ˌprəʊtɪəˈlɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for proteolysis

C19: from New Latin, from proteo- (from protein) + -lysis

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Medicine definitions for proteolytic (1 of 2)

proteolytic

[ prō′tē-ə-lĭt′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, characterized by, or promoting proteolysis.

Medicine definitions for proteolytic (2 of 2)

proteolysis

[ prō′tē-ŏl′ĭ-sĭs ]

n.

The hydrolytic breakdown of proteins into simpler, soluble substances, as occurs in digestion.