glucosamine
English
Etymology
Noun
glucosamine (countable and uncountable, plural glucosamines)
- (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.
- Synonym: chitosamine
Derived terms
Translations
an amino derivative of glucose
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Italian
Noun
glucosamine f