Antilactase

/ˌæntiˈlæk‌teɪs/ adjective

Definition

Functioning against or inhibiting lactase, the enzyme that breaks down milk sugar.

Etymology

From anti- + lactase (enzyme from Latin lac, milk, + -ase enzyme suffix). This technical term comes from biochemistry.

Kelly Says

Antilactase compounds might theoretically help people with lactose intolerance, but they'd work backwards—preventing the enzyme that lets you digest milk. It's a weird idea in practical terms.

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