Chondroitin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kɒnˈdɹoʊ.ɪtɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chondroitin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a range of mucopolysaccharides, derived from galactosamine and glucuronic acid, that occur in cartilage and bone.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a range of mucopolysaccharides, derived from galactosamine and glucuronic acid, that occur in cartilage and bone.
Word Forms
- chondroitins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulfate, chondrotin, chondrosin, chondrigen, chondromucoid, chondrogen.
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