1. Plural of amylopsin; enzymes that break down starch into simpler sugars, found in pancreatic secretions and saliva.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; also called amylase in modern usage

Examples

• Amylopsins in the pancreas help digest starch during digestion.
• The enzyme amylopsin was identified in the early 20th century as a key digestive agent.
• Salivary amylopsins begin breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.
• Modern biochemists typically use the term amylase instead of amylopsin.
• The activity of amylopsins is essential for converting complex carbohydrates into glucose.