lactulose en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlak.tjʊ.ləʊz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈlæk.t(j)ʊˌloʊs/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English lact- Proto-Indo-European *ḱel-der. Latin cella Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -ula Latin cellulabor. French cellule Proto-Indo-European *h₃ed- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *h₃édosder.? Proto-Italic *-ŏ̄dsos? Old Latin -ōssus Latin -ōsuslbor. French -ose French cellulosebor. English (cell)ulose English lactulose From lact- + (cell)ulose.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lactuloses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
hu laktulóz (synthetic disaccharide) · fr lactulose (synthetic disaccharide) · fi laktuloosi (synthetic disaccharide) · de Lactulose (synthetic disaccharide)