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Noun: aldohexose  ,al-dow'hek,sows
  1. A monosaccharide sugar having six carbon atoms and an aldehyde group
    "Glucose is an example of an aldohexose"

Derived forms: aldohexoses

Type of: aldose, hexose

Encyclopedia: Aldohexose