amylolysis

am·y·lol·y·sis

(am'i-lol'i-sis),

Hydrolysis of starch into soluble products.

[amylo- + G. lysis, dissolution]

amylolysis

(ăm′ə-lŏl′ĭ-sĭs)

n.

Conversion of starch to sugars by the action of enzymes or acids.

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am′y·lo·lyt′ic (-lō-lĭt′ĭk) 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.

am·y·lol·y·sis

(am'i-lol'i-sis)

Hydrolysis of starch into soluble products.

[amylo- + G. lysis, dissolution]