guar gum
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guar gum
the ground endosperms of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus, a legume; used in pharmaceutical jelly formulations.
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guar gum
n.
A gum obtained from the ground endosperm of guar seeds, used as a thickening, stabilizing, or emulsifying agent in foods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products.
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guar gum
(gwahr gŭm)Legume used in pharmaceutical jelly formulations.
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guar gum
An edible natural material with the property of binding carbohydrates in the intestine and reducing the rate of absorption so as to prevent a sudden increase in blood sugar. This is helpful in DIABETES.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
guar gum
(gwahr gŭm)Ground endosperms of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus, a legume; used in pharmaceutical jelly formulations.
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