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| Symbol: Se; atomic weight: 78.96; atomic number: 34 |
| Symbol: P; atomic weight: 30.9738; atomic number: 15 |
glucosamine glu·co·sa·mine (gl&oomacr;-kō'sə-mēn', gl&oomacr;'kō-sə-mēn')
n.
An amino derivative of glucose that is found especially in polysaccharides such as chitin and in cell membranes.
glucosamine (gl -kō'sə-mēn', gl 'kō-) Pronunciation Key
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: C6H13NO5. |