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Amylase Definition & Meaning

amylase
noun
  1. 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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  • "serum amylase"
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  • "pancreatic amylase salivary amylase"
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  • "low amylase"
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Frequently asked questions

What does amylase mean?
any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar
What part of speech is amylase?
Amylase is a noun.

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