oligosaccharide

noun

ol·​i·​go·​sac·​cha·​ride ˈä-li-gō-ˈsa-kə-ˌrīd 

ˈō-;

ə-ˈli-gə-

: a saccharide that contains usually three to ten monosaccharide units

Examples of oligosaccharide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, apples are not recommended for people on a low-FODMAP diet (eating plan low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols, which are types of short-chain carbohydrates that the small intestine does not readily absorb). —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024

Restricting certain carbohydrates, especially fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAPs), which are poorly absorbed by the small intestine, is seen as an effective treatment option. —New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024

Helps Digestion Dragon fruit is rich in dietary fiber made up of oligosaccharides. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024

Also, clover honey has lower amounts of enzymes that break down chain sugars called oligosaccharides, which bacteria can use as energy. —Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

oligosaccharide

noun

oli·​go·​sac·​cha·​ride ˌäl-i-gō-ˈsak-ə-ˌrīd, ˌō-li- 

: a saccharide that contains usually three to ten monosaccharide units