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glucosamine

glu·co·sa·mine [ gloo kṓssəmin ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. amino derivative in plants and animals: an amino derivative of glucose that occurs naturally in supportive tissues and plant cell walls

2. alternative medicine biochemistry 
Same as  glucosamine sulfate


[Late 19th century. <glucose]
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