proteolysis

The hydrolytic breakdown of proteins into simpler, soluble substances such as peptides and amino acids, as occurs during digestion.

The change effected in proteids during their digestion.

The digestion or dissolving of proteid matter by proteolytic ferments.

The hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids; especially as part of the digestion of food.

the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds