peptolytic [pep-tuh-lit-ik] Word Origin adjective Biochemistry.
- causing the hydrolysis of peptides.
Origin of peptolytic First recorded in 1900–05; pepto(ne) + -lytic Related formspep·tol·y·sis [pep-tol-uh-sis] /pɛpˈtɒl ə sɪs/, noun peptolysis in Medicine peptolysis [pĕp-tŏl′ĭ-sĭs] n.
- The hydrolysis of peptones.
peptolytic [pĕp′tə-lĭt′ĭk] adj.
- Of or relating to peptolysis.
- Of or being an enzyme or other agent that hydrolyzes peptones.