amylase
What is another word for amylase? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Amylase is a digestive enzyme, present in saliva and also produced by the pancreas, that breaks down starch into simpler sugars.
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How to use amylase
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salivary amylase
pancreatic amylase
amylase enzyme
break down starch with amylase
It is a scientific term used in biology and biochemistry rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Amylase is formed from the combining form amyl-, referring to starch, and the suffix -ase, used to name enzymes.
Full origin of amylase →Frequently asked questions
What does amylase do?
Amylase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.
Where is amylase found in the body?
It is present in saliva and is also produced by the pancreas, which releases it into the gut.
Where does the word amylase come from?
It is built from amyl-, referring to starch, plus the enzyme-naming suffix -ase.
