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chondroitin sulfate
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chondroitin sulfate /chon·dro·i·tin sul·fate/ (kon-dro´ĭ-tin)
1. a glycosaminoglycan that predominates in connective tissue, particularly cartilage, bone, and blood vessels, and in the cornea.
2. a preparation of chondroitin sulfate from bovine tracheal cartilage, administered orally for the treatment of osteoarthritis and joint pain.
chon·dro·i·tin sulfate (kn-dr-tn)
n.
A component of proteoglycan, thought by some to relieve osteoarthritis pain when taken as a dietary supplement.
chondroitin sulfate [kon-dro´ĭ-tin]
a glycosaminoglycan (mucopolysaccharide) which is widespread in connective tissue, particularly cartilage, and in the cornea.
chondroitin sulfate
a glycosaminoglycan (mucopolysaccharide) which is widespread in connective tissue, particularly cartilage, and in the cornea.
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