glucosamine

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Synonyms: glycosamine, glucosamines, d-glucosamine, glucamine, glucosazone

Antonyms: glycosamine, glucosamines, d-glucosamine, glucamine, glucosazone

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q32907954}} {{lb|en|biochemistry}} An [[amino]] derivative of [[glucose]] that is a component of [[polysaccharide]]s such as [[chitin]]; it is marketed as a [[dietary supplement]] supposedly to reduce the symptoms of [[arthritis]].

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