heptose

noun

hep·tose | \ ˈhep-ˌtōs,

-ˌtōz\

Definition of heptose

: any of various monosaccharides C₇H₁₄O₇ containing seven carbon atoms in a molecule

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heptose

noun

hep·tose | \ ˈhep-ˌtōs, -ˌtōz

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Medical Definition of heptose

: any of various monosaccharides C₇H₁₄O₇ containing seven carbon atoms in a molecule

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