mannose

noun

man·​nose ˈma-ˌnōs 

-ˌnōz

: an aldose C₆H₁₂O₆ whose dextrorotatory enantiomer occurs especially as a structural unit of mannans from which it can be recovered by hydrolysis

Examples of mannose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another supplement that may help to support your dog's bladder health is D-mannose. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022

As mentioned above, vitamin C, proanthocyanidin or D-mannose could help prevent UTIs, but ask your doctor before taking any of them. —Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022

Knocking down the enzyme in tumor cell lines made any cell sensitive to mannose. —Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2018

Basically, mannose just gums up much of the cellular works. —Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2018

It was determined that nectar from the tree contained a toxic sugar, called mannose, that poisoned and killed the bees. —Joanna Klein, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Mannose, from Manna manna + -ose -ose entry 2

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mannose

noun

man·​nose ˈman-ˌōs, -ˌōz 

: an aldose C₆H₁₂O₆ whose dextrorotatory enantiomer occurs especially as a structural unit of mannans from which it can be recovered by hydrolysis