pentose

noun

pen·tose | \ˈpen-ˌtōs,

-ˌtōz\

Definition of pentose

: a monosaccharide C₅H₁₀O₅ (such as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in the molecule

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pentose

noun

pen·tose | \ˈpen-ˌtōs, -ˌtōz

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Medical Definition of pentose

: a monosaccharide C₅H₁₀O₅ (as ribose) that contains five carbon atoms in a molecule

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