proteolytic

[pro″te-o-lit´ik] 1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting proteolysis.2. a proteolytic enzyme.

pro·te·o·lyt·ic

(prō'tē-ō-lit'ik), Relating to or effecting proteolysis. Synonym(s): proteoclastic

proteolytic

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

pro′te·o·lyt′i·cal·ly adv.

pro·te·o·lyt·ic

(prō'tē-ō-lit'ik) Relating to or effecting proteolysis.

proteolytic

Able to split protein molecules into polypeptides and amino acids, as of enzymes such as PEPSIN and CHYMOTRYPSIN. Proteolysis occurs by HYDROLYSIS of peptide bonds.

pro·te·o·lyt·ic

(prō'tē-ō-lit'ik) Relating to or effecting proteolysis.