(biochemistry) Any of a number of polysaccharides composed of galactose units. Also known as galactosan.
galactans
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(gə′lak·tən)
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Polysaccharides composed of galactose derivatives; a major constituent of carageenan.
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An ingredient of the toxins of Mycoplasma spp.
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