English Explanatory Dictionary

galactosamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. an amino derivative of the sugar galactose; found in glycolipids and in mucopolysaccharides

Pronunciation

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Word forms

galactosamine galactosamines

Etymology

From galactose + -amine.

Derived words

acetylgalactosamine galactosaminyl
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