acetylgalactosamine

noun

The N-acetyl derivative of galactosamine, which is a repeat unit in glycosaminoglycans.

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Meanings

nounacetylgalactosamine (plural acetylgalactosamines)

plural acetylgalactosamines

  1. chemistryThe N-acetyl derivative of galactosamine, which is a repeat unit in glycosaminoglycans.

Origin

From acetyl + galactosamine.

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APA

acetylgalactosamine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acetylgalactosamine

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“acetylgalactosamine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acetylgalactosamine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acetylgalactosamine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acetylgalactosamine.

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