(ˌpɒlɪˈsækəˌraɪd, -rɪd) or polysaccharose (ˌpɒlɪˈsækəˌrəʊz, -ˌrəʊs)
noun
any one of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain linked monosaccharide units: includes starch, inulin, and cellulose. General formula: (C6H10O5)n
See also oligosaccharide
Examples of 'glycan' in a sentence
glycan
The decline in glycan concentration and efficacy with age is a significant factor in skin deterioration.