peptogenic
/ˌpɛptəˈdʒɛnɪk/Biochemistry. Now rare
adjective
Stimulating the formation of pepsin. Later also: having the quality of hydrolysing protein into soluble form (peptone).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Science. From pepto- + -genic, after peptogene.
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