man·no·hep·tu·lose
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Medical Definition of mannoheptulose
: 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 28 Sep. 2021.
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