protease
noun
any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Protease meaning
What does “protease” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“protease” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis.