hexose

noun

hex·​ose ˈhek-ˌsōs 

-ˌsōz

: a monosaccharide (such as glucose) containing six carbon atoms in a molecule

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hexose

noun

hex·​ose ˈhek-ˌsōs 

: a sugar containing six carbon atoms in a molecule

Medical Definition

hexose

noun

hex·​ose ˈhek-ˌsōs, -ˌsōz 

: any monosaccharide (as glucose) containing six carbon atoms in the molecule