Galactose cataract
galactose cataract n.
A neonatal cataract associated with galactosemia.
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[guh-lak-tuh-see-mee-uh] /gəˌlæk təˈsi mi ə/ noun, Pathology. 1. an inherited disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize and requiring a galactose-free diet to avoid consequent mental retardation and eye, spleen, and liver abnormalities. galactosemia ga·lac·to·se·mia (gə-lāk’tə-sē’mē-ə) n. An inherited metabolic disorder characterized by the deficiency of an enzyme necessary for galactose metabolism and chracterized by […]
- Galactose tolerance test
galactose tolerance test n. A liver function test in which the rate of excretion of galactose following ingestion or an intravenous injection of a known amount is measured.
- Galactosidase
galactosidase ga·lac·to·si·dase (-gə-lāk’tō-sĭ-dās’, -dāz’, -lāk-tō’-) n. Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of a galactoside.
- Galactoside
galactoside ga·lac·to·side (gə-lāk’tə-sīd’) n. Any of a group of glycosides that yield galactose on hydrolysis and exist in alpha and beta forms.
- Galactosis
galactosis ga·lac·to·sis (gāl’ək-tō’sĭs) n. The formation of milk by the mammary glands.