Download the app
educalingo
Search

Meaning of "lactase" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LACTASE

From lacto- + -ase.
info
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp
section

PRONUNCIATION OF LACTASE

lactase  [ˈlækteɪs] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LACTASE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lactase is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LACTASE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lactase

Lactase is an enzyme produced in the digestive system of infants and some, mostly European, adult humans. Lactase is essential to the complete digestion of whole milk. Lactase breaks down lactose, a simple sugar which gives milk its sweetness. Lacking lactase, a person consuming dairy products may experience the symptoms of lactose intolerance. Lactase can be purchased as a food supplement, and is added to milk to produce "lactose-free" milk products. Lactase, a part of the β-galactosidase family of enzymes, is a glycoside hydrolase involved in the hydrolysis of the disaccharide lactose into constituent galactose and glucose monomers. Lactase is present predominantly along the brush border membrane of the differentiated enterocytes lining the villi of the small intestine. In humans, lactase is encoded by the LCT gene.

Definition of lactase in the English dictionary

The definition of lactase in the dictionary is any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyse lactose to glucose and galactose.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LACTASE


ace
eɪs
base
beɪs
bass
beɪs
case
keɪs
case-by-case
ˈkeɪsbaɪkeɪs
database
ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs
diastase
ˈdaɪəˌsteɪs
dioptase
daɪˈɒpteɪs
elastase
ɪˈlæsteɪs
face
feɪs
Fuentes
ˈfwɛnteɪs
grace
ɡreɪs
interface
ˈɪntəˌfeɪs
lace
leɪs
marketplace
ˈmɑːkɪtˌpleɪs
MySpace
ˈmaɪˌspeɪs
pectase
ˈpɛkteɪs
phosphatase
ˈfɒsfəˌteɪs
place
pleɪs
race
reɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LACTASE

lactalbumin
lactam
lactarian
lactary
lactate
lactation
lactation tetany
lactational
lactationally
lacteal
lacteally
lacteous
lactescence
lactescent
lactic
lactic acid
lactiferous
lactiferousness
lactific
lactifluous

WORDS THAT END LIKE LACTASE

anatase
aromatase
cytochrome reductase
invertase
maltase
mutase
Nastase
oxidoreductase
reductase
reverse transcriptase
sulfatase
sulphatase
synaptase
synthetase
transcriptase

Synonyms and antonyms of lactase in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lactase» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF LACTASE

Find out the translation of lactase to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lactase from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lactase» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乳糖酶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lactasa
570 millions of speakers

English

lactase
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लैक्टेज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اللاكتاز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лактазы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lactase
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

lactase
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lactase
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Laktase
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Laktase
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラクターゼ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

락타아제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lactase
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lactase
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இலற்றேசு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लॅक्टसेझ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

laktaz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lattasi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

laktazy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лактази
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de lactază
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λακτάσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

laktase
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

läktas
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

laktase
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lactase

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LACTASE»

The term «lactase» is regularly used and occupies the 98.291 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
54
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «lactase» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of lactase
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «lactase».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LACTASE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lactase» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lactase» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lactase

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LACTASE»

Discover the use of lactase in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lactase and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete Book of Enzyme Therapy
levels in humans can be increased by following a diet high in fructose or sucrose, but, unfortunately, diet cannot alter the body's lactase levels. Scientists aren't sure if lactase deficiency is a genetic trait or an adaptive response. Are some ...
Anthony J. Cichoke, 1999
2
The Genetic Basis of Common Diseases
Lactose must first be hydrolyzed to the two constituent monosaccharides glucose and galactose to be transported across the intestinal epithelium. The digestion of dietary lactose is catalyzed by a B-galactosidase, lactase-phlorizin hydrolase ...
Institute of Human Genetics University of Minnesota Medical School Richard A. King Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Genetics Jerome I. Rotter Director, Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors' Chair in Medical Genetics, Arno G. Motulsky Departments of Medicine and Gerome Sciences University of Washington School of Medicine, 2002
3
Children and Their Families: The Continuum of Care
Lactose intolerance, also known as primary lactase deficiency, is the most common cause of carbohydrate malabsorption. Symptoms may begin in early childhood, may be subtle, and may progress over many years. The incidence of primary ...
Vicky R. Bowden, Cindy Smith Greenberg, 2010
4
Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, Third Edition
There is evidence that colonic adaptation also occursinadults with low lactase activity. This will be discussed later in Section 8.7. 8.2.2 D ECLINE OF L ACTASE E XPRESSION Theageofonsetofthepostweaningdeclineinlactaseactivity ...
Gregory D. Miller, Judith K. Jarvis, Lois D. McBean, 2006
5
The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than ...
Lactase. chewable. tablets,. tablets,. caplets,. or. capsules. Lactobacillus capsules, chewable tablets, granules, or tablets □ Lanthanum Carbonate. tion ( report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): ...
Maryanne Hochadel, 2006
6
Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease
Sebastio and associates (32) studied persons with the hypolactasic phenotype and the lactase-persistent phenotype. These investigators noted no clear difference in the lactase mRNA levels in the intestinal biopsies of persons with either ...
Maurice Edward Shils, Moshe Shike, 2006
7
Nonprescription Product Therapeutics
TABLE 8 1 Representative Products for Lactose Intolerance PRODUCT SELECTED INGREDIENTS/ COMMENTS Nonprescription Medications In addition to limiting lactose ingestion, LI patients can also treat LI by supplementing their lactase ...
W. Steven Pray, 2006
8
Nutrition in Pediatrics: Basic Science, Clinical Applications
This observation may result from variation in the levels of residual lactase activity along the length of the bowel but is more likely to be related to factors that influence the colonic conservation of CHO. Among individuals with hypolactasia,  ...
Christopher Duggan, John B. Watkins, W. Allan Walker, 2008
9
Clinical Studies in Medical Biochemistry
prevalences of 60%–80% and Latinos 50%–80%. In North America alone, it is estimated that about 50 million people are lactose intolerant. While lactase nonpersistence is the more common phenotype worldwide, lactase persistence tends to ...
Department of Biochemistry University of New Mexico Robert H. Glew Professor and Chairman, Miriam D. Rosenthal Professor of Biochemistry Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2006
10
Methods in Disease: Investigating the Gastrointestinal Tract
26.1), whereas sucrase and isomaltase proteins show uniform distribution.14 The presence of two populations of enterocytes (lactase-positive and lactase- negative) is a constant phenomenon in proximal small intestine of hypolactasic ...
Victor R. Preedy, Ronald R. Watson, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LACTASE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lactase is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Promoting Optimal Nutrition with Digestive Enzymes
Other desirable supplemental components include lactase to assist the body's ability to break down lactose (milk sugar) from dairy products; ... «ProHealth, Jul 15»
2
Research report explores the global industrial enzymes market
Global Industrial enzymes market can be bifurcated into carbohydrases (amylase, cellulose, lactase, and pectinase), proteases (catalyze the ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
3
We Didn't Build This City On Rock 'N' Roll. It Was Yogurt
Humans are born with an enzyme called lactase in the gut. But in many human populations lactase disappears after breast feeding, a condition ... «New Hampshire Public Radio, Jul 15»
4
Industrial enzymes: wide-scale applications stimulate growth of …
Sub-types of carbohydrases include cellulose, amylase, pectinase, and lactase, and this class of enzymes is responsible for the breakdown of ... «WhaTech, Jul 15»
5
Kombucha vs. Kefir 101: What Are They, and Which Is Better For You?
Kefir also contains active lactase enzymes, which is why even some people with lactose intolerance digest it with ease. Are they good for ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
6
The Digestibility Dilemma
Some patients use digestive enzymes – such as lactase or alpha-galactosidase (sold as Beano or Beanzyme) – to help improve the tolerability ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
7
Probiotic Supplements For Kids Market: Global Industry Analysis …
Probiotic supplements also benefits kids with lactose intolerance due to the absence of enzyme lactase in the small intestine. Cranberry juice ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
8
Assisi Animal Health Explains Why Milk Is Unhealthy for Cats
In order to digest it, the cat must produce lactase enzymes in its digestive system. This enzyme is abundant at birth, which ensures that cats can ... «PharmiWeb.com, Jul 15»
9
Three Products You Won't Want To Miss At The Fresno Food Expo
To make the lactose free milk Rosa brothers adds in the lactase enzyme to make the milk easily digestible. The glass bottles are supposed to ... «Valley Public Radio, Jul 15»
10
HETLIOZ® Receives European Commission Approval for the …
Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not ... «PipelineReview.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Lactase [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lactase>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z