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Medical Definition of Polyhexoses
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)
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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)