Definition of Ribitol

1. Noun. (carbohydrates) The sugar alcohol ''(2R,3s,4S)-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol'' formed by the reduction of ribose ¹

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Medical Definition of Ribitol

1. A sugar alcohol formed by the reduction of ribose. Chemical name: Ribitol (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ribitol

ribes
ribeye
ribeye steak
ribeye steaks
ribeyes
ribibes
ribible
ribibles
ribier
ribiers
ribin
ribins
ribitol (current term)
ribityl
ribityls
ribless
riblet
riblets
riblike
ribo-
ribo-2-hexulose
riboadenine
riboflavin
riboflavin-5-sodium phosphate
riboflavin 5'-phosphate
riboflavin deficiency
riboflavin kinase

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