English word monosaccharide comes from English mono- (One.), English saccharide
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| mono- | English (eng) | One. |
| 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. |
| monosaccharide | English (eng) | (carbohydrate) A simple sugar such as glucose, fructose or deoxyribose that has a single ring. |