How to Pronounce Glycans

To pronounce "glycans", say GLYCANS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GLYCANS

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What does glycans mean?

noun

  1. (cabrohydrate) Any polysaccharide or oligosaccharide, especially one that is part of a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

Related words

mannoseglycosylglycineglycoseglycerideglycoproteinsglycocollglycosylated

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How many syllables are in "glycans"?▾

"Glycans" has one syllable.

What does "glycans" mean?▾

Glycans: (cabrohydrate) Any polysaccharide or oligosaccharide, especially one that is part of a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

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