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proteolysis

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(prōt′ē äl′ə sis)

noun

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

Origin: ModL: see protein & -lysis

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noun

The hydrolytic breakdown of proteins into simpler, soluble substances such as peptides and amino acids, as occurs during digestion.

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