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lactose
This term is used primarily in biological, medical, and nutritional contexts to identify a specific disaccharide. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing dietary restrictions or digestive health.
Because it refers to a specific chemical compound, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It does not have a plural form in standard usage, as it describes the substance itself rather than individual units of the sugar.
Meanings
Examples
Milk contains lactose.
Milk contains lactose.
Lactose is a sugar.
Lactose is a sugar.
The doctor explained how lactose affects the gut.
The patient exhibited severe sensitivity to dietary lactose.
Lactose intolerance is common in many adult populations.
Lactose intolerance is common in many adult populations.