| lactulose | <chemical> A synthetic disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. It has also been used in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disorders. Pharmacological action: cathartic, gastrointestinal agents. Chemical name: D-Fructose, 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| lacturamic | <chemistry> Pertaining to, or designating, an organic amido acid, which is regarded as a derivative of lactic acid and urea. Origin: Lactic + urea + amic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lactyl | <chemistry> An organic residue or radical derived from lactic acid. Origin: Lactic + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |