English word aminosaccharide comes from English amino- ((chemistry) Of amines and of the amino functional group.), English saccharide
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amino- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Of amines and of the amino functional group. |
| saccharide | English (eng) | (carbohydrate) The unit structure of carbohydrates, of general formula CnH2nOn. Either the simple sugars or polymers such as starch and cellulose. The saccharides exist in either a ring or short chain conformation, and typically contain five or six carbon atoms. |
| aminosaccharide | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) amino sugar. |