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glucuronide
noun glu·cu·ro·nide \glü-ˈkyu̇r-ə-ˌnīd\
Definition of GLUCURONIDE
: any of various derivatives of glucuronic acid that are formed especially as combinations with often toxic aromatic hydroxyl compounds and are excreted in the urine
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First Known Use of GLUCURONIDE
1934
Medical Dictionary
glucuronide
noun gluc·uro·nide \glü-ˈkyu̇r-ə-ˌnīd\
Medical Definition of GLUCURONIDE
: any of various derivatives of glucuronic acid that are formed especially as combinations with often toxic aromatic hydroxyl compounds (as phenols) and are excreted in the urine
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