amylase

Noun
  1. Any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants;
    Help convert starch to sugar (synset 114759636)
    hypernym: enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
    hyponym: ptyalin - an amylase secreted in saliva

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