peptidase
|pep-ti-dase|
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/ˈpɛp.tɪˌdeɪs/
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/ˈpɛp.tɪˌdeɪz/
enzyme that breaks down peptides
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peptidase' originates from 'peptide' and the suffix '-ase', where 'peptide' refers to a compound of amino acids and '-ase' denotes an enzyme.
Historical Evolution
'peptidase' was formed in modern English by combining 'peptide' and '-ase', following the naming convention for enzymes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an enzyme that breaks down peptides', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that breaks down peptides into amino acids by hydrolyzing peptide bonds.
Peptidase plays a crucial role in protein digestion.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/05 20:33