mannose

noun

man·​nose ˈma-ˌnōs 

-ˌnōz

: an aldose C₆H₁₂O₆ whose dextrorotatory enantiomer occurs especially as a structural unit of mannans from which it can be recovered by hydrolysis

Examples of mannose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another supplement that may help to support your dog's bladder health is D-mannose. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022

As mentioned above, vitamin C, proanthocyanidin or D-mannose could help prevent UTIs, but ask your doctor before taking any of them. — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 13 May 2022

Knocking down the enzyme in tumor cell lines made any cell sensitive to mannose. — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 21 Nov. 2018

It was determined that nectar from the tree contained a toxic sugar, called mannose, that poisoned and killed the bees. — Joanna Klein, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2017

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Mannose, from Manna manna + -ose -ose entry 2

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mannose

• anas
• anise
• canis
• manis
• stannous
• johannes

Medical Definition

mannose

noun

man·​nose ˈman-ˌōs, -ˌōz 

: an aldose C₆H₁₂O₆ whose dextrorotatory enantiomer occurs especially as a structural unit of mannans from which it can be recovered by hydrolysis