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proteolysis definition

pro·te·oly·sis (prōt′ē äl′ə sis)

noun

Biochem. the breaking down of proteins, as by gastric juices, to form simpler substances

Etymology: ModL: see protein & -lysis

Related Forms:

  • proteolytic pro′teo·lyt′ic (-ō lit′ik) adjective

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