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proteolysis

Noun

pro=te=ol=y=sis

WORDNET DICTIONARY

proteolysis(n = noun.process) Array - the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds; Array

Derived form adjective proteolytic₁

proteolysis, n. [NL. See Proteolytic.].

The digestion or dissolving of proteid matter by proteolytic ferments. [1913 Webster]

proteolysis, n. the splitting of proteins or peptides by the action of enzymes esp. during the process of digestion.

Derivative

proteolytic adj.

Etymology

mod.L f. PROTEIN + -LYSIS

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