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protease
pro·te·ase [ prṓtee àyz, prṓtee àyss ] (plural pro·te·ases)


noun 
Definition:
 
enzyme that breaks down proteins: an enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides by catalyzing the hydrolysis of peptide bonds
[Early 20th century. <protein]
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