epimer
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noun \ˈe-pi-mər\Definition of EPIMER
: either of two stereoisomers that differ in the arrangement of groups on a single asymmetric carbon atom (as the first chiral center of a sugar's carbon chain)
— epi·mer·ic \ˌe-pi-ˈmer-ik\ adjective
Origin of EPIMER
epi- + isomer
First Known Use: circa 1911
epi·mer
noun \ˈep-i-mər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of EPIMER
: either of the stereoisomers of a sugar or sugar derivative that differ in the arrangement of the hydrogen atom and the hydroxyl group on the first asymmetric carbon atom of a chain
—epi·mer·ic \ˌep-i-ˈmer-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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