LACTOSE


Meaning of LACTOSE in English

lac ‧ tose /ˈlæktəʊs $ -toʊs/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: lac ( LACTIC ) + English -ose ]

a type of sugar found in milk, sometimes used as a food for babies and sick people

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