mannan

noun

man·​nan ˈma-ˌnan 

-nən

: any of several polysaccharides that are polymers of mannose and occur especially in plant cell walls

Word History

Etymology

mann(ose) + -an entry 3

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

mannan

noun

man·​nan ˈman-ˌan, -ən 

: any of several polysaccharides that are polymers of mannose and occur especially in plant cell walls and in some microorganisms (as yeast)