Ptyalin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ptyalin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin.
Word Forms
- ptyalins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ptyaline, amylase, peptase, preamylase, amylopsin, yapsin.
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