Meaning & Definition of Lactose in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A disaccharide sugar that occurs in milk and dairy products.

  Example Sentence: Lactose is the primary sugar found in breast milk.

• Definition: Lactose can be broken down into glucose and galactose by the enzyme lactase.

  Example Sentence: People who are lactose intolerant lack sufficient lactase to digest lactose properly.

Etymology

Origin: From the Latin 'lac' meaning 'milk' and the suffix '-ose' used to denote sugars.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• lactose intolerance: A condition in which the body cannot easily digest lactose.
• lactose-free: Products that have been processed to remove lactose.

Translations

• Spanish: lactosa

• French: lactose

• German: Laktose

• Russian: лактоза

Related Words

• lactase: An enzyme that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose.

• dairy: Food products made from milk, which contains lactose.

Slang Meanings of lactose

• Meaning: Lactose bomb

  Example Sentence: I just had a lactose bomb for breakfast with that cream cheese!

• Meaning: Dairy demon

  Example Sentence: I can't eat ice cream; my lactose sensitivity turns me into a dairy demon.