proteolytic

(prō'tē-ə-lĭt'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to, characterized by, or promoting proteolysis.

proteolytically pro'te·o·lyt'i·cal·ly adv.

(pro″ te-o-lit′ ik)
adj

Pertaining to substances that aid in the breakdown and assimilation of proteins.

(prō'tē-ə-lĭt'ĭk)
adj.

Relating to, characterized by, or promoting proteolysis.

1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting proteolysis.
2. a proteolytic enzyme.

• p. enzyme — includes pepsin from the stomach; trypsin, chymotrypsin, elastase, carboxypeptidase A and B, ribonuclease and deoxyribonuclease—all from the exocrine pancreas; enteropeptidase, aminopeptidase, dipeptidase, nuclease, nucleotidases and nucleosidases—all from the intestinal mucosa.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to proteolysis
  Pertains to noun: proteolysis (meaning #1)

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