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Definition of Pentosan
1. n. One of a class of substances (complex carbohydrates widely distributed in plants, as in fruits, gums, woods, hay, etc.) which yield pentoses on hydrolysis.
Definition of Pentosan
1. a complex carbohydrate [n -S]
Medical Definition of Pentosan
1. A poly-or oligosaccharide of a pentose; e.g., arabans, xylans. (05 Mar 2000)