glucosidase
noun
glu·co·si·dase
glü-ˈkō-sə-ˌdās 
-zə-ˌdāz
-zə-ˌdāz
: an enzyme (such as maltase) that hydrolyzes a glucoside
Examples of glucosidase in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors delay the conversion of carbohydrates to glucose during digestion.
—
Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2023
Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'glucosidase.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near glucosidase
Cite this Entry
“Glucosidase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glucosidase. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
Copy Citation
Medical Definition
glucosidase
noun
glu·co·si·dase
glü-ˈkō-sə-ˌdās
-zə-ˌdāz
-zə-ˌdāz
: an enzyme (as maltase) that hydrolyzes a glucoside
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share