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Proteolytic

Proˊte-o-lyt′ic

,
Adj.
[
Proteid
+ Gr. [GREEK] to loose.]
(Physiol.)
Converting proteid or albuminous matter into soluble and diffusible products, as peptones.
“ The proteolytic ferment of the pancreas.”
Foster.

Definition 2024


proteolytic

proteolytic

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Adjective

proteolytic (not comparable)

  1. (biochemistry) Of, relating to, or promoting proteolysis

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