peptogenic

/pɛptəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or causing the secretion of digestive enzymes or other peptides.

“The peptogenic properties of the new compound were discovered during the lab experiment.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that has peptogenic properties.

“The researchers isolated the peptogenic in the plant extract.”

Synonyms

  • peptide-inducing
  • peptide-releasing

Antonyms

  • peptostatic