glu·cu·ro·nide | \ glü-ˈkyu̇r-ə-ˌnīd 
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\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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glucuronide
noungluc·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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