Definition of Hexosans

1. hexosan [n] - See also: hexosan

Medical Definition of Hexosans

1. Polysaccharides with the general formula (C6H10O5)x which, on hydrolysis, yield hexoses; included are glucosans (glucans), mannans, galactans, and fructosans (fructans). Synonym: polyhexoses. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hexosans

hexokinase method
hexon
hexone
hexone
hexones
hexonic acid
hexoprenaline
hexopyranoside:cytochrome c oxidoreductase
hexosamine
hexosaminidase
hexosaminidase
hexosaminidases
hexosaminidases
hexosan
hexosans (current term)
hexosans (current term)
hexose
hexose
hexose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase
hexoseaminidase a
hexosebisphosphatase
hexosephosphate isomerase
hexoses
hexose monophosphate pathway
hexose monophosphate shunt
hexose monphosphate pathway
hexose phosphatase
hexose phosphate synthetase
hexosyltransferases
hexulose

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