glycoside
noun
gly·co·side
ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd 
: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group bonded to an oxygen or nitrogen atom and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (such as glucose)
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The release also notes that toxicity signs of cardiac glycosides may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
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USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Lily of the valley contains cardiac glycosides, which slow the heart.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Iridoid glycosides lower blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels.
—Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
Supplement Facts Active ingredients (s): Iridoid glycosides, like harpagoside1 Alternative name(s): Devil's claw, Harpagophytum procumbens (H. procumbens), H. zeyheri, grapple plant, wood spider Legal status: Legal in most states.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
Classified as a cardiac glycoside, digoxin works by affecting calcium activity.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Mar. 2022
The Ultra Facial Cleanser gets its luxurious soapy texture from glycoside, a foaming agent naturally sourced from sugar.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022
All parts of the plant, including the seeds, contain a glycoside called wisterin which is toxic if consumed.
—Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2019
The principal sweeteners used in Coca-Cola products are aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, saccharin, cyclamate and steviol glycosides.
—Stephanie Toone, ajc, 27 Feb. 2020
USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2024
Lily of the valley contains cardiac glycosides, which slow the heart.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
Iridoid glycosides lower blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels.
—Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
Supplement Facts Active ingredients (s): Iridoid glycosides, like harpagoside1 Alternative name(s): Devil's claw, Harpagophytum procumbens (H. procumbens), H. zeyheri, grapple plant, wood spider Legal status: Legal in most states.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
Classified as a cardiac glycoside, digoxin works by affecting calcium activity.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 16 Mar. 2022
The Ultra Facial Cleanser gets its luxurious soapy texture from glycoside, a foaming agent naturally sourced from sugar.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022
All parts of the plant, including the seeds, contain a glycoside called wisterin which is toxic if consumed.
—Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2019
The principal sweeteners used in Coca-Cola products are aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, saccharin, cyclamate and steviol glycosides.
—Stephanie Toone, ajc, 27 Feb. 2020
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Word History
Etymology
alteration of glucoside
First Known Use
1855, in the meaning defined above
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glycoside
noun
gly·co·side
ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd
: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group attached through an oxygen or nitrogen bond and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (as glucose)
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