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 Definitions of lactase  [ˈlæk teɪs, -ˌteɪz]  

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Definition of 'lactase' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) lactase
an enzyme capable of breaking down lactose into glucose and galactose.

Etymology:  (1890–95)

Definition of 'lactase' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) lactase, Lactaid
any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
Definition of 'lactase' U.S. National Library of Medicine 

1.  lactase
An enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of LACTOSE to D-GALACTOSE and D-GLUCOSE. Defects in the enzyme cause LACTOSE INTOLERANCE.

'lactase' - Nearby Entries  

lactarius  lactarius delicioso  lactase  lactase deficiency  lactate  lactating  lactation  



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