Relating to or effecting proteolysis. SYN: proteoclastic.
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pro·teo·lyt·ic .prōt-ē-ə-'lit-ik adj of, relating to, or producing proteolysis <\proteolytic enzymes>
pro·teo·lyt·i·cal·ly -i-k(ə-)lē adv
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pro·teo·lyt·ic (pro″te-o-litґik) 1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting proteolysis. a 2. proteolytic enzyme.Medical dictionary. 2011.