galactosamine
nounEtymology From galactose + -amine.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences an amino derivative of the sugar galactose; found in glycolipids and in mucopolysaccharides
- Derived terms
- acetylgalactosamine, galactosaminyl
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