amylan

/ˈæmɪleɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars, found in saliva and pancreatic juice.

“The doctor ordered a test to measure the level of amylase in the patient’s blood.”

Synonyms

  • diastase
  • ptyalin

Antonyms

  • amylopectin