galactose
nounUS /ɡəˈlaktəʊz/
Etymology From Ancient Greek γάλακτος (gálaktos, “milk”) + -ose (“sugar”).
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.