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galactose Definition

ga·lac·tose (gə laktōs′)

noun

a white, crystalline monosaccharide, prepared by the hydrolysis of lactose

Etymology: galact(o)- + -ose

galactose Usage Examples

Converse of object

require: Not suitable for individuals who are allergic to cows ' milk protein, suffer from galactosaemia or require a galactose free diet.

Modifies a noun

  • oxidase: The delivery of dual inhibitors linked by the galactose oxidase linker showed a clear additive effect over either inhibitor delivered singly.
  • intolerance: Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance should not take this medicine.
  • residue: There are between 1.5 - 2 mannose residues for every galactose residue.
  • solution: The granules and the galactose solution should be at room temperature at the time the suspension is made up.

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