Glucosamine
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glucosamine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) An amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
Meaning
(biochemistry) An amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
Word Forms
- glucosamines
Synonyms for glucosamine
Depending on context, synonyms include chitosamine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disaccharide, acetyl, diglucosamine, acetylglucosamine, glucosaminoside, glycosamine.
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