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ALL meanings of chondroitin

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  • noun chondroitin an element that is present in cartilage 3
  • noun chondroitin an additive that can be taken to improve movement and elasticity of joints 3
  • noun chondroitin A compound that is a major constituent of cartilage and other connective tissue. It is a glycosaminoglycan and occurs mainly in the form of sulfate esters. 1
  • noun chondroitin a sulfated glycosaminoglycan, C 6 H 13 NO 5 , occurring in various tissues, as cartilage and tendons: sold as a dietary supplement in the treatment of joint pain. 1
  • noun chondroitin (biochemistry) Any of a range of mucopolysaccharides, derived from galactosamine and glucuronic acid, that occur in cartilage and bone. 0
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