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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