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ptyalin

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noun

Say it like: Peea-lin

The correct spelling is ptyalin. A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin.

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noun

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

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