# lactosamine

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An amino derivative of lactose that is found in many biologically active carbohydrates

## Etymology
Blend of lactose + amine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lactosamine