| Term Name: | lactulose |
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| Synonyms: | 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-beta-D-fructofuranose, 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose, 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructose, D-Lactulose, lactulosa, lactulose, lactulosum |
| Definition: | A synthetic galactosylfructose disaccharide used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:6359] ( EBI ) |