Definition of Lactase

1. Noun. Any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose.

Exact synonyms: Lactaid
Generic synonyms: Disaccharidase
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Lactase

1. Noun. (enzyme) A ?-galactosidase enzyme that is involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lactase

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

Medical Definition of Lactase

1. Enzyme that breaks down the milk sugar lactose. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lactase

lactaldehyde
lactam
lactamase
lactamases
lactamic
lactamic acid
lactamide
lactamides
lactams
lactard
lactarene
lactarian
lactarians
lactaries
lactary
lactase (current term)
lactase deficiency
lactase restriction
lactases
lactate
lactate-2-sulfate sulfatase
lactate 2-mono-oxygenase
lactate dehydratase
lactate dehydrogenase
lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes
lactate dehydrogenase virus
lactate level
lactated
lactated Ringer's injection
lactated Ringer's solution

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