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Definition of Amylase

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

Definition of Amylase

1. Noun. (enzyme) Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose. ¹

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Definition of Amylase

1. an enzyme [n -S] - See also: enzyme

Medical Definition of Amylase

1. An enzyme produced in the pancreas and salivary glands. Elevation of the blood amylase is common in conditions of pancreatitis. (27 Sep 1997)

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