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alpha-amylase

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alpha-amylase (al´f-am´lās´),
n a starch-splitting enzyme used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions and edema of soft tissues associated with traumatic injury.
alpha-amylase
a salivary enzyme which hydro lyzes starch to dextrins, maltose, maltotriose.
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