Word: ptyalins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pt
ya
lins
Definition: Plural of ptyalin; an amylase secreted in saliva
Morphemes:
Affix: ptyalin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πτύαλον
Language: grc
Decoded: ptualon
Meaning: saliva
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).