(biochemistry) A monosaccharide found, along with lactose, in dairy products, and is synthesized by the body where it is found associated with glycolipids and glycoproteins.

plural of galactose

(medicine) A genetic metabolic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize galactose properly / The presence of galactose in the blood

plural of galactosemia

plural of galactosemic

One who has galactosemia.

Having or relating to galactosemia.

plural of galactosephosphate

(organic chemistry) Any phosphate of galactose