PTYALIN

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An amylase secreted in saliva

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Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("ptyalin" is a kind of...):

amylase (any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar)

Holonyms ("ptyalin" is a substance of...):

saliva; spit; spittle (a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches)

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