Synonym for hexosans ... Polysaccharides with the general formula (C6H10O5)x which, on hydrolysis, yield hexoses; included are glucosans (glucans), mannans, galactans, and fructosans (fructans). ... Synonym: polyhexoses. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: pol′ē-heks′ōs-ĕz Synonyms: hexosans