galactose Definition
ga·lac·tose (gə lak′tōs′)
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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