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amylolysis

Hydrolysis of starch into soluble products. [amylo- + G. lysis, dissolution]

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am·y·lol·y·sis (am″ə-lolґə-sis) [amylo- + -lysis] the degradation of starch to water-soluble dextrins and sugars, particularly that catalyzed by enzymes. amylolytic adj

Medical dictionary. 2011.