hexosamine

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noun

Any amino sugar derived from a hexose.

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Meanings

nounhexosamine (plural hexosamines)

plural hexosamines

  1. biochemistryAny amino sugar derived from a hexose.

Origin

Blend of hexose + amine.

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APA

hexosamine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexosamine

MLA

“hexosamine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexosamine. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hexosamine,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexosamine.

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