proteolysis

pro·te·ol·y·sis

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proh-tee-ol-uh-sis]
- /ˌproʊ tiˈɒl ə sɪs/
- /prəʊtˈɒləsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-tee-ol-uh-sis]
- /ˌproʊ tiˈɒl ə sɪs/

Definitions of proteolysis word

noun proteolysis the breaking down of proteins into simpler compounds, as in digestion. 1
noun proteolysis the hydrolysis of proteins into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes: occurs esp during digestion 0
noun proteolysis the breaking down of proteins, as by gastric juices, to form simpler substances 0

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Origin of proteolysis

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; proteo- (combining form representing protein) + -lysis

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Parts of speech for Proteolysis

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proteolysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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