| Term: | perivitelline fluid proteolysis |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | perivitelline fluid |
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| Definition: | Extraembryonic fluid that fills the space between the embryo and the chorion. Provides mechanical cushion, defense from pathogens and helps maintain osmotic balance. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005943] |
| Name: | proteolysis |
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| Synonyms: | ATP-dependent proteolysis, peptidolysis |
| Definition: | The hydrolysis of proteins into smaller polypeptides and/or amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006508] QuickGO AmiGO |