ptyalin

/ˈtaɪələn/
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Definitions of ptyalin
  1. noun
    an amylase secreted in saliva
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    type of:
    amylase
    any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar
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