proteolysis

[ proh-tee-ol-uh-sis ]
/ ˌproʊ tiˈɒl ə sɪs /

noun Biochemistry.

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

Origin of proteolysis

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

OTHER WORDS FROM proteolysis

pro·te·o·lyt·ic [proh-tee-uh-lit-ik] /ˌproʊ ti əˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby proteolysis

protensive, proteo-, proteoclastic, proteoglycan, proteolipid, proteolysis, proteolytic, proteome, proteometabolism, proteomics, proteose

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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 forms of proteolysis

proteolytic (ˌprəʊtɪəˈlɪtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for proteolysis

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

Medical definitions for proteolytic (1 of 2)

proteolytic
[ prō′tē-ə-lĭt′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, characterized by, or promoting proteolysis.

Medical 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.