acetylgalactosamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The N-acetyl derivative of galactosamine, which is a repeat unit in glycosaminoglycans.

Word forms

acetylgalactosamine acetylgalactosamines

Etymology

From acetyl + galactosamine.

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