epimer
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epi·mer
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Definition of epimer
: either of two stereoisomers that differ in the arrangement of groups on a single asymmetric carbon atom (such as the first chiral center of a sugar's carbon chain)
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epimer
noun
epi·mer
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Medical Definition of epimer
: either of the stereoisomers of a sugar or sugar derivative that differ in the arrangement of the hydrogen atom and the hydroxyl group on the first asymmetric carbon atom of a chain
Other Words from epimer
epimeric
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adjective
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adjective