amygdalase
|a-myg-da-lase|
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/əˈmɪɡdəˌleɪs/
enzyme for amygdalin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amygdalase' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amygdalē,' where 'amygdal-' meant 'almond.'
Historical Evolution
'amygdalē' transformed into the scientific term 'amygdalase' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances related to almonds, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of an enzyme related to amygdalin hydrolysis.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of amygdalin into benzaldehyde, glucose, and hydrogen cyanide.
Amygdalase is found in bitter almonds.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 03:51