nucleolytic
/ˌnjuːklɪəˈlɪtɪk/adjective
1 Biochemistry and Pathology. Causing, relating to, or designating the cleavage of nucleic acids, especially by enzymes.
2 Surgery and Medicine. Causing or relating to the destruction of the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc.
Origin
Early 20th century. From nucleo- + -lytic, probably after proteolytic.
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