lactulose
Meanings
Plural: lactuloses
Noun
- A synthetic disaccharide C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ consisting of galactose and fructose units, used as a laxative for chronic constipation and as an acidifier to reduce blood ammonia levels causing neurological symptoms in advanced liver disease. It is used in solution for oral or rectal administration.
Origin / Etymology
From lact- + (cell)ulose.
Scrabble Score: 11
lactulose is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordlactulose is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
lactulose is not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 15
lactulose is a valid Words With Friends word