OLIGOSACCHARIDES Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
oligosaccharides.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word oligosaccharides. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word oligosaccharides. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OLIGOSACCHARIDES
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| glycans | ||||||||
noun • (cabrohydrate) Any polysaccharide or oligosaccharide, especially one that is part of a glycoprotein or glycolipid. | ||||||||
| saccharides | nounn | |||||||
noun • an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain | ||||||||
| sugars | nounn | |||||||
noun • a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative • an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain • informal terms for money verb • sweeten with sugar | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For OLIGOSACCHARIDES
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
oligosaccharides, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
carbohydrate
saccharide
sugar
carbohydrates
saccharides
sugars
