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galactosamine

Pronunciation: /ˌgalakˈtəʊsəmiːn/

Definition of galactosamine

noun

Biochemistry
  • a crystalline amino sugar, of which chondroitin is a derivative.
    • Chemical formula: C6H13NO5

Origin:

early 20th century: from galactose + amine

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Definition of galactosamine in the US English dictionary

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