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galactose

/ɡəˈlæk.təʊs/

/ɡəˈlæk.toʊs/

galactosenoun

galactoses

Translations

Galactose is a type of sugar found in milk.

Галактоза - это вид сахара, который содержится в молоке.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

galactoseadjective

/ɡəˈlæk.təʊs/

/ɡəˈlæk.toʊs/

Used attributively in scientific contexts to describe substances or processes involving galactose

Definitions

Relating to, derived from, or containing galactose.

Galactose intolerance results from defects in galactose metabolism.