Word: galactomannan
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ga
lac
to
ma
nnan
Definition: Any of a class of polysaccharides, found in many gums, having a backbone composed of mannose with galactose sidechains.
Morphemes:
Affix: galacto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form medical and biochemical terms related to galactose
Affix: mannan
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A plant polysaccharide that is a highly branched polymer of mannose (or galactose or glucose).