# glucosamine

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #64,404

## Definitions
1. An amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis.

## Etymology
From glucose + -amine.

## Source
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Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/glucosamine