English word hexosamine comes from English amine, English hexose
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amine | English (eng) | (inorganic chemistry) A functional group formally derived from ammonia by replacing one, two or three hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon or other radicals.. (organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing an amine functional group. |
| hexose | English (eng) | (carbohydrate) A sugar or saccharide containing six carbon atoms. |
| hexosamine | English (eng) | (carbohydrate) Any amino sugar derived from a hexose. |