glucosamine

American  

[gloo-koh-suh-meen, -min] / gluˈkoʊ səˌmin, -mɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. an aminosugar occurring in many polysaccharides of vertebrate tissue and also as the major component of chitin.

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glucosamine British  

/ ɡluːˈkəʊzˈəmiːn /

noun

1. the amino derivative of glucose that occurs in chitin. It has been used in some herbal remedies

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glucosamine Scientific  

/ glo̅o̅-kō′sə-mēn′,glo̅o̅′kō- /

1. An amino derivative of glucose in which an amino group replaces a hydroxyl group. It is a component of many polysaccharides and is the basic structural unit of chitin. Glucosamine is used as an over-the-counter dietary supplement by some people with symptoms of arthritis. Chemical formula: C ₆ H ₁₃ NO ₅ .

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Etymology

Origin of glucosamine

First recorded in 1880–85; glucose + -amine

Example Sentences

We appreciate the perspective from veterinary medicine, where glucosamine and chondroitin are sometimes found to be quite helpful.

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About that time, I read in The People’s Pharmacy about glucosamine sulfate and thought, “That can’t hurt.”

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You can learn more about the pros and cons of glucosamine and chondroitin as well as other natural approaches for easing joint pain in our eGuide, Alternatives for Arthritis.

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When I asked my pharmacist for a supplement to help my symptoms, he suggested glucosamine sulfate plus chondroitin sulfate plus MSM.

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A: You are not the first reader to report that taking glucosamine and chondroitin was associated with higher cholesterol readings.

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