Word Type

Noun

The word "lactose" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

allolactose lactard lactosamine lactose intolerance lactose intolerant lactose-free lactose-negative lactose-positive lactoseamine lactoside lactosuria

Derived From

lact

Etymologically Related To

sucrose

Context

carbohydrate

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

disaccharide

Type Of (IsA)

chemical compound disaccharide spatial thing sugar tangible thing usually in milk

Related Terms

lactase lactulose

Related Terms

disaccharide food galactose glucose medicinal sugar

Synonym Network

lactobiose

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