proteolysis

noun

pro·​te·​ol·​y·​sis ˌprō-tē-ˈä-lə-səs 

: the hydrolysis of proteins or peptides with formation of simpler and soluble products

Examples of proteolysis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This action of protein breakdown (proteolysis) determines the structure and sensory properties of Parmigiano Reggiano and its high digestibility. — John Mariani, Forbes, 13 May 2021

The three primary reactions that define cheese ripening are glycolysis, proteolysis, and lipolysis. — Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

proteo- + -lysis

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for proteolysis

• thrombolysis
• hydrogenolysis

Medical Definition

proteolysis

noun

pro·​te·​ol·​y·​sis ˌprōt-ē-ˈäl-ə-səs 

plural proteolyses -ˌsēz 

: the hydrolysis of proteins or peptides with formation of simpler and soluble products (as in digestion)