ptyalin

pty·a·lin

 (tī′ə-lĭn)

n.

A form of amylase in the saliva of humans and certain other animals that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into maltose and dextrin.

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[Greek ptualon, saliva (from ptūein, to spit) + -in.]

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ptyalin

(ˈtaɪəlɪn)

n

(Biochemistry) biochem an amylase secreted in the saliva of man and other animals

[C19: from Greek ptualon saliva, from ptuein to spit]

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pty•a•lin

(ˈtaɪ ə lɪn)

n.

an enzyme in the saliva that converts starch into dextrin and maltose.

[1835–45; < Greek ptýal(on) spittle, saliva + -in¹]

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pty·a·lin

(tī′ə-lĭn)

An enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starches into sugars.

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1.

ptyalin - an amylase secreted in saliva saliva, spittle, spit - a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches amylase - any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar

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