Glucuronide
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glucuronide is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of various derivatives of glucuronic acid formed during the metabolism of phenols etc that serve to remove them from the bloodstream.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of various derivatives of glucuronic acid formed during the metabolism of phenols etc that serve to remove them from the bloodstream.
Word Forms
- glucuronides
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