What does "ptyalin" mean?

A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin.

What is a synonym for "ptyalin"?

Common synonyms include: amylase, amylolytic enzyme, salivary amylase, starch digesting enzyme.

noun

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Noun

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A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin. uncountable, usually
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an amylase secreted in saliva wordnet

From Ancient Greek πτύαλον (ptúalon, “saliva”).