glucosamine

Questions

How do you pronounce glucosamine?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɡlukˈɑsəmˌin/.

What does glucosamine mean?

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.

Where does glucosamine come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek γλεῦκος (gleûkos)der. French glucose English glucose Egyptian jmnbor. Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓́μμων (Ắmmōn)bor. Latin Ammōn Latin ammoniacusder. English ammonia Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English amine English -amine English glucosamine From glucose + -amine.

How to pronounce glucosamine

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