Galactose

Origin

From Ancient Greek γάλακτος (galaktos, "milk") + -ose("sugar").

Full definition of galactose

Noun

1. (carbohydrate) A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.

Derived terms

• galactomannan

Related terms

• galactagogue
• galactorrhea