ketose

noun

ke·​tose ˈkē-ˌtōs  -ˌtōz 

: a sugar (such as fructose) containing in its acyclic form one ketone group per molecule

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from German Ketose, from Keton ketone + -ose -ose entry 2

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ketose

noun

ke·​tose ˈkē-ˌtōs  -ˌtōz 

: a sugar (as fructose) containing one ketone group per molecule