'mykose' definitions:

Definition of 'mykose'

From: GCIDE
  • Mycose \My"cose\ (m[imac]"k[=o]s), n. [Gr. my`khs a mushroom.] (Chem.) A variety of sugar, isomeric with sucrose and obtained from certain lichens and fungi. Called also trehalose. [Written also mykose.] [1913 Webster]