ptyalin
nounHow many syllables in ptyalin?
There are 3 syllables in the word ptyalin.How to pronounce ptyalin:
Definition of ptyalin:
- ptyalin (noun):
- noun. an amylase secreted in saliva.
- an amylase found in the saliva of many animals that converts starch into sugar
Synonyms for ptyalin:
amylase
saliva
spittle
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