am·y·lol·y·sis ( m  -l l  -ss)n. The conversion of starch to sugars by the action of enzymes or acids. am y·lo·lytic (-l -ltk) adj. |
amylolysis
[am′ēlol′isis]
Etymology: Gk, amylon, starch, lysis, loosening
the digestive process whereby starch is converted into sugars and dextrins by hydrolysis or by enzymatic activity.
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