mannoheptulose

noun

man·​no·​hep·​tu·​lose ˌman-ō-ˈhep-t(y)u̇-ˌlōs, -ˌlōz How to pronounce mannoheptulose (audio)
: a ketose that occurs especially in the urine of individuals who have eaten avocados

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“Mannoheptulose.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mannoheptulose. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.

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