glucuronide (redirected from Glucuronoside)

glucuronide /glu·cu·ron·ide/ (gloo-ku´ron-id) any glycosidic compound of glucuronic acid; they are common soluble conjugates formed as a step in the metabolism and excretion of many toxins and drugs, such as phenols and alcohols.

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glu·cu·ro·nide (gl-kyr-nd)

n.

Any of various derivatives of glucuronic acid that often combine with toxic organic compounds and are excreted.

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glucuronide

any glycosidic conjugate of glucuronic acid; glucuronides, which are generally inactive, constitute the major proportion of the metabolites of many phenols, alcohols and carboxylic acids.