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lactase

[ lak-teys, -teyz ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing lactose into glucose and galactose.

lactase

/ -teɪz; ˈlækteɪs /

noun

  1. any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyse lactose to glucose and galactose

lactase

/ lăk′tās′ /

  1. An enzyme that is found in the small intestine, liver, and kidneys of mammals and catalyzes the breakdown of lactose into galactose and glucose.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lactase1

First recorded in 1890–95; lact- + -ase

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lactase1

C20: from lacto- + -ase

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