Meaning of the word lactose in English

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lactose

US /ˈlæk.toʊs/
UK /ˈlæk.təʊs/
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Noun

a sugar present in milk, which is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose

Example:
Many adults are unable to digest lactose.
Dairy products contain lactose.