PTYALIN

ptyalin

(noun) an amylase secreted in saliva

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

ptyalin (usually uncountable, plural ptyalins)

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

Anagrams

• inaptly

Source: Wiktionary

Pty"a*lin, n. Etym: [Gr. Ptyalism.] (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: An unorganized amylolytic ferment, on enzyme, present in human mixed saliva and in the saliva of some animals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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