Definitions for "Hexose"
Any member of a group of sugars containing six carbon atoms in the molecule. Some are widely distributed in nature, esp. in ripe fruits.
Heksoosi Hexos Simple sugar (monosaccharide) containing six carbon atoms in the molecule (e.g. glucose, galactose).
monosaccharide with 6 carbon atoms. Hexoses, such glucose, fructose, galactose and mannose are the most common monosaccharides in living organisms.