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galactomannan

English

Etymology

galacto- +? mannan

Noun

galactomannan (plural galactomannans)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a class of polysaccharides, found in many gums, having a backbone composed of mannose with galactose sidechains.

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galactose

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ???????? (gálaktos, milk) +? -ose (sugar).

Noun

galactose (countable and uncountable, plural galactoses)

  1. (biochemistry) A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.

Derived terms

Related terms

  • galactagogue
  • galactorrhea

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French

Noun

galactose m (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) galactose

Portuguese

Noun

galactose f (plural galactoses)

  1. (biochemistry) galactose (a monosaccharide found in dairy products)

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