"hexosamine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hexosamines [plural]
Etymology: Blend of hexose + amine Etymology templates: {{blend|en|hexose|amine}} Blend of hexose + amine Head templates: {{en-noun}} hexosamine (plural hexosamines)
  1. (biochemistry) Any amino sugar derived from a hexose. Categories (topical): Carbohydrates Related terms: lyxohexosamine, ribohexosamine

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