Definition of glucosamine Glucosamine

/glukɑˈsʌmiˌn/ - [glukasumeen] -

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What does glucosamine mean?

Noun Plural: glucosamines
glucosamine - an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
		amino, amino group the radical -NH2
		glucose a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
		polyose, polysaccharide any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules

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glucosamine (Noun)
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.