amylase

[US]/'æmɪleɪz/
[UK]/'æmɪ,les/
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Translation

n. Amylase - an enzyme secreted by the pancreas and salivary glands, used to break down starch into smaller polysaccharides and glucose.

Phrases & Collocations

salivary amylase

Example Sentences

Conclusion: The activities of serum amylase and isoamylase reflect the severity of pancreatic edema in acute edematous pancreatitis.

The activity variations of protease, amylase and cellulase of Siliqua minima in different seasons were studied.

The foamy substances cover foam protein, polypeptide, isohumulone, melanoid, metal ions, amylase, alcohol and barm etc.

To screen whether there is starch synthesis within stolon before occurrence of tuberization, one way to do so is to check amylase activities during stolon growing.

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