galactose

UK
/ɡəˈlæk.təʊs/
US
/ɡəˈlæk.toʊs/

Translations

galactoseadjective
UK
/ɡəˈlæk.təʊs/
US
/ɡəˈlæk.toʊs/
Used attributively in scientific contexts to describe substances or processes involving galactose
galactosiqueSe dit d’une substance, d’un composé ou d’un métabolisme lié à la galactose.
Galactose intolerance results from defects in galactose metabolism.
L'intolérance galactosique résulte de défauts du métabolisme de la galactose.
galactosenoun
galactoses
pl
Galactose is converted into glucose in the liver to be used as energy by the body.
La galactose est convertie en glucose dans le foie pour être utilisée comme source d'énergie par l'organisme.

Definitions

galactoseadjective
Relating to, derived from, or containing galactose.
Galactose intolerance results from defects in galactose metabolism.
galactosenoun
A type of sugar that is a monosaccharide and is found in milk and dairy products as part of the disaccharide lactose.
Galactose is converted into glucose in the liver to be used as energy by the body.