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Noun: lactase  'lak,teys or 'lak,teyz
  1. Any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyse lactose to glucose and galactose
    - Lactaid

Derived forms: lactases

Type of: disaccharidase

Encyclopedia: Lactase

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