Dictionary
Thesaurus
Sentence Examples

Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » galactose

galactose

Listen See in a sentence

(gə lak′tōs′)

noun

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

Origin: galact(o)- + -ose

See galactose in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A monosaccharide, C₆H₁₂O₆, commonly occurring in lactose and in certain pectins, gums, and mucilages.

Learn more about galactose

galactose medical definition

galactose science

galactose in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.