amylase
amylase — noun
1. A digestive enzyme found in saliva, the pancreas, and some plants. It helps brea
A digestive enzyme found in saliva, the pancreas, and some plants. It helps break starch into smaller sugars.
Salivary amylase starts breaking down starch while Hiro chews his lunch.
collocation: salivary amylase
The nurse said Nora's amylase level was high after the stomach pain.
medical pattern: amylase level was high
This lab test measures amylase in the blood to check the pancreas.
Without enough amylase, the body cannot turn starch into simple sugar.
The biology teacher explained that amylase helps digest bread and rice.
- enzyme
broader term — many enzymes do other jobs and do not break down starch
- digestive enzyme
broader phrase — includes enzymes that break down fat or protein as well as starch
文法句型
amylase in + saliva/blood
amylase level
salivary/pancreatic amylase
用法筆記
This word is mainly used in biology and medicine. In health contexts, people often talk about amylase levels or amylase tests rather than using the term in general conversation.