"ptyalin" meaning in English

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        "A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin."
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          "starch",
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          "dextrin"
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        "(biochemistry) A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin."
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        "A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin."
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          "amylase",
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        "(biochemistry) A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin."
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