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

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glucosamine

The study found that people with mild cognitive impairment who reported taking glucosamine were more likely to progress to dementia than those who did not use the supplement.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

Among those patients, researchers found that glucosamine use was relatively common.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026

In addition, I take glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and pectin to keep my foot and knee pain at bay.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 3, 2023

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

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022

When hydrolysed these fungoid celluloses yield, in addition to monoses, glucosamine and acetic acid.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various