amylase

noun am·y·lase \ˈa-mə-ˌlās, -ˌlāz\

Definition of AMYLASE

: any of a group of enzymes (as amylopsin) that catalyze the hydrolysis of starch and glycogen or their intermediate hydrolysis products

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noun am·y·lase \ˈam-ə-ˌlās, -ˌlāz\

: any of a group of enzymes (as amylopsin) that catalyze the hydrolysis of starch and glycogen or their intermediate hydrolysis products

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