peptidolytic

[ pep-ti-doh-lit-ik ]
/ ˌpɛp tɪ doʊˈlɪt ɪk /

adjective Biochemistry.

causing the hydrolysis of peptides.

Origin of peptidolytic

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

Medical definitions for peptidolytic

peptidolytic
[ pĕp′tĭ-dō-lĭtĭk ]

adj.

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