hexose

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

hexose
    n 1: a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms per
         molecule

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Hexose \Hex"ose\, n. [Hexa- + -ose.] (Chem.)
   Any member of a group of sugars containing six carbon atoms
   in the molecule. Some are widely distributed in nature, esp.
   in ripe fruits.
   [Webster 1913 Suppl.]