| pentosan | A poly-or oligosaccharide of a pentose; e.g., arabans, xylans. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| pentosan sulfuric polyester | <chemical> A sulfated pentosyl polysaccharide with heparin-like properties used in treatment of thromboses, inflammation and as an enzyme inhibitor. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, anticoagulant, enzyme inhibitors, Chemical name: Xylan, hydrogen sulfate (12 Dec 1998) |