Relating to the breakdown of proteins by the combined action of acid and proteolytic enzymes.
From acid + proteo- (Latin protein-related) + -lytic (Greek lysis, breaking down). A technical biochemistry term describing dual protein degradation mechanisms.
Your stomach uses acidoproteolytic action—acid plus pepsin enzymes together—to transform a steak into amino acids your body can actually use.
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