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LACTASE

\lˈakte͡ɪs], \lˈakte‍ɪs], \l_ˈa_k_t_eɪ_s]\

Definitions of LACTASE

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An enzyme which hydrolyzes lactose, with the production of glucose, and galactose. Present in the intestinal juice.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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