PROTEOLYTIC

proteolytic

(adjective) of or relating to proteolysis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

proteolytic (not comparable)

(biochemistry) Of, relating to, or promoting proteolysis

Source: Wiktionary


Pro`te*o*lyt"ic, a. Etym: [Proteid + Gr. (Physiol.)

Definition: Converting proteid or albuminous matter into soluble and diffusible products, as peptones. " The proteolytic ferment of the pancreas." Foster.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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