acidoproteolytic
|a-ci-do-pro-te-o-lyt-ic|
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/ˌæsɪdoʊˌproʊtiəˈlɪtɪk/
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/ˌæsɪdəʊˌprəʊtiəˈlɪtɪk/
protein breakdown by acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidoproteolytic' originates from the combination of 'acido-' meaning 'acid' and 'proteolytic' meaning 'protein breakdown'.
Historical Evolution
'acidoproteolytic' combines the Greek root 'acido-' with 'proteolytic', a term used in biochemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'breakdown of proteins by acids', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the breakdown of proteins by acids.
The acidoproteolytic activity in the stomach helps in digesting proteins.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 21:06