ptyalin 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
an amylase secreted in saliva
Hypernym
amylase 1
noun
any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar
Substance_meronym
saliva 1
noun
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
EnglishSubstance_holonym
saliva 1
noun
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
