English word pentasaccharide comes from English penta- (Five.), English saccharide
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| penta- | English (eng) | Five. |
| 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. |
| pentasaccharide | English (eng) | (carbohydrate) Any oligosaccharide having five sugar residues. |