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Definition of Erythrose
1. Noun. (carbohydrates) the aldotetrose ''(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal'' ¹
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Medical Definition of Erythrose
1. An aldotetrose epimeric with threose. The d-isomer plays a role in intermediary metabolism. Erythrose 4-phosphate, a phosphorylated derivative of erythrose that serves as an important intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Erythrose
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