proteolysis

English

Etymology

From proteo- +‎ -lysis.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɒlɪsɪs
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Noun

proteolysis (countable and uncountable, plural proteolyses)

  1. (biochemistry) The hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids, especially as part of the digestion of food.

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