lactose
The origin and history of lactose.
Etymology
Coined in French from Latin lac, "milk," plus the chemical suffix "-ose" used for sugars.
The origin and history of lactose.
Coined in French from Latin lac, "milk," plus the chemical suffix "-ose" used for sugars.
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