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pentosan Definition

pen·to·san (pen′tə san′)

noun

any of a group of plant carbohydrates which form pentoses upon undergoing hydrolysis

Etymology: pentose + -an

pentosan Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • polysulphate: Pentosan polysulphate has been given to eight patients, all of whom have survived for an unusually long time.