any amino sugar derived from galactose, esp chondrosamine
galactosamine in American English
(ɡəlækˈtɑsəˌmin, -mɪn, -ˈtousə-)
noun
Biochemistry
an amino sugar that is a major component of glycolipids and chondroitin
Word origin
[1895–1900; galactose + -amine]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: calling card, cutback, flamenco, freewheel, slapstick