amylopsin
|am-y-lop-sin|
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/ˌæmɪˈlɒpsɪn/
starch-digesting enzyme
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylopsin' originates from the Greek word 'amylon,' meaning 'starch,' and the suffix '-psin,' which is used in the names of enzymes.
Historical Evolution
'Amylon' transformed into the modern English word 'amylopsin' through scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any enzyme that breaks down starch, but now it specifically refers to the pancreatic enzyme.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of enzyme found in pancreatic juice that helps in the digestion of starches by converting them into sugars.
Amylopsin plays a crucial role in the digestive process by breaking down starches.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 23:21