ptyalin

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek πτύαλον (ptúalon, saliva).

Noun

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ptyalin (usually uncountable, plural ptyalins)

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

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