Noun: maltase 'mol,teys or 'mol,teyz [N. Amer], 'mól,teyz or 'mol,teyz [Brit]
- (biochemistry) an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase
"Maltase plays a crucial role in the digestion of complex carbohydrates"
Derived forms: maltases
Type of: enzyme
Encyclopedia: Maltase