Amylase Definition

amylase
noun
  1. any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar

"Amylase" in song lyrics

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  • "serum amylase"
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  • "pancreatic amylase salivary amylase"
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  • "low amylase"
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