pentosan

/pɛnˈtoʊsən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of polysaccharide, a complex carbohydrate, that is used as a medication to treat interstitial cystitis.

“The doctor prescribed pentosan to alleviate the patient’s symptoms of interstitial cystitis.”

Synonyms

  • complex carbohydrate
  • polysaccharide

Antonyms

  • simple sugar