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Fructans

Medical Definition: Polysaccharides composed of D-fructose units.
Guide Notes: polysaccharides
Previously Indexed: Fructose (1973-1974),Polysaccharides (1973-1974)
Fructans Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Inulin - A starch found in the tubers and roots of many plants. Since it is hydrolyzable to FRUCTOSE, it is classified as a fructosan. It has been used in physiologic investigation for determination of the rate of glomerular function.

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