glucuronide

noun

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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glucuronic acid

glucuronolactone

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glucuronide

noun

gluc·uro·nide | \ glü-ˈkyu̇r-ə-ˌnīd

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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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