peptidase

noun

pep·​ti·​dase ˈpep-tə-ˌdās 

-ˌdāz

: an enzyme that hydrolyzes simple peptides or their derivatives

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

peptidase

noun

pep·​ti·​dase ˈpep-tə-ˌdās 

-ˌdāz

: an enzyme that breaks down simple peptides

Medical Definition

peptidase

noun

pep·​ti·​dase ˈpep-tə-ˌdās, -ˌdāz 

: an enzyme that hydrolyzes simple peptides or their derivatives compare protease