A glucanohydrolase acting on a glycosidic bond near an end of the polysaccharide; e.g., beta-amylase. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ek′sō-am′il-ās Definitions: 1. A glucanohydrolase acting on a glycosidic bond near an end of the polysaccharide, β-amylase.