collagenolytic

collagenolytic
Causing the lysis of collagen, gelatin, and other proteins containing proline. [collagen + G. lysis, dissolving]

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col·la·gen·o·lyt·ic .käl-ə-jən-ə-'lit-ik, -.jen- adj relating to or having the capacity to break down collagen <\collagenolytic activity> <\collagenolytic enzymes>

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col·lag·e·no·ly·tic (kə-laj″ə-no-litґik) effecting the digestion of collagen.

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