Xylose

/ˈzaɪ.loʊs/
noun

Xylose is a type of sugar that is found in many plants and is usually not present in large amounts in the human diet.

Xylose is often included in studies about carbohydrate absorption.
Visual representation of "xylose" - Xylose is a type of sugar that is found in many plants and is usually not present in large amounts in the human diet.

Often appears as...

  • xylose metabolism
  • xylose absorption test

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Neutral

natural sugar, plant-based sugar, carbohydrate

noun

Xylose can also refer to a sugar used in medical tests to determine the absorption capacity of the intestines.

The xylose absorption test is useful for diagnosing malabsorption conditions.
Visual representation of "xylose" - Xylose can also refer to a sugar used in medical tests to determine the absorption capacity of the intestines.

Often appears as...

  • xylose absorption test
  • intestinal absorption study

Usage tips

Formal

absorption test, intestinal health, diagnostic procedure

noun

Xylose is a type of sugar that is found in many plants and is usually not present in large amounts in the human diet.

Xylose is often included in studies about carbohydrate absorption.
Visual representation of "xylose" - Xylose is a type of sugar that is found in many plants and is usually not present in large amounts in the human diet.

Often appears as...

  • xylose metabolism
  • xylose absorption test

Usage tips

Neutral

natural sugar, plant-based sugar, carbohydrate

noun

Xylose can also refer to a sugar used in medical tests to determine the absorption capacity of the intestines.

The xylose absorption test is useful for diagnosing malabsorption conditions.
Visual representation of "xylose" - Xylose can also refer to a sugar used in medical tests to determine the absorption capacity of the intestines.

Often appears as...

  • xylose absorption test
  • intestinal absorption study

Usage tips

Formal

absorption test, intestinal health, diagnostic procedure

Definition 1 of 2
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Biological Significance

Xylose plays a crucial role in plant metabolism and is essential for scientific studies.

Plants often rely on xylose for energy.
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Nutritional Context

Xylose is a less common sugar but is important for specific diets.

Some diets may limit xylose intake.
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Research Application

Xylose is often used in medical tests to assess gut absorption.

Doctors may order a xylose test to check for absorption issues.
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Biological Significance

Xylose plays a crucial role in plant metabolism and is essential for scientific studies.

Plants often rely on xylose for energy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Nutritional Context

Xylose is a less common sugar but is important for specific diets.

Some diets may limit xylose intake.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Research Application

Xylose is often used in medical tests to assess gut absorption.

Doctors may order a xylose test to check for absorption issues.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Biological Significance

Xylose plays a crucial role in plant metabolism and is essential for scientific studies.

Plants often rely on xylose for energy.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Nutritional Context

Xylose is a less common sugar but is important for specific diets.

Some diets may limit xylose intake.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Research Application

Xylose is often used in medical tests to assess gut absorption.

Doctors may order a xylose test to check for absorption issues.
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