glucosamine

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glucosamine (uncountable)

  1. (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

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an amino derivative of glucose
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