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Definition of Glycosidases
1. glycosidase [n] - See also: glycosidase
Medical Definition of Glycosidases
1. A class of hydrolytic enzymes that act on glycosides; alpha-glycosidases act on alpha-glycosidic linkages (e.g., alpha-amylase) while beta-glycosidases act on beta-glycosidic linkages (e.g., beta-glucosidase). (05 Mar 2000)