glu|cu|ron|ic acid

glu|cu|ron|ic acid
glu|cu|ron|ic acid «GLOO kyu RON ihk»,
an acid derived from glucose and present in many animals and plants. It aids in the removal of toxic substances from the body and is used in the treatment of arthritis. Formula: C6H10O7
[< gluc (oside) + uronic acid]

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