galactosamine
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gal·ac·tos·am·ine (găl'ək-tō'sə-mēn', gə-lăk-) 
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n.
An amino derivative of galactose commonly found in glycolipids.
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A chondrosamine; a derivative of galactose, occurs in various mucopolysaccharides, notably of chondroitin sulfuric acid and B blood group substance.
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(găl'ək-tō'sə-mēn', gə-lăk-)
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An amino-acid derivative of galactose occurring in various mucopolysaccharides.
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An amino derivative of galactose.
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