Associations to the word «Ptyalin»

Wiktionary

PTYALIN, noun. (enzyme) A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin.

Dictionary definition

PTYALIN, noun. An amylase secreted in saliva.

Wise words

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