xylose
/ˈzaɪloʊs/
noun
- A type of sugar found in wood and many plants, used as a sweetener and in medical tests.
- The doctor ordered a xylose absorption test to check how well the patient's intestines absorb nutrients.
- Xylose is often used in sugar-free gum because it tastes sweet but doesn't cause cavities.
- Some animals can digest xylose, but humans cannot break it down easily.
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