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glycoprotein
  • n  a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
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glyburide
  • n  an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
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glyceraldehyde
  • n  a sweet crystalline aldehyde formed by the breakdown of sugars
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glyceria grandis
  • n  a pasture grass of moist places throughout North America
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glyceric acid
  • n  a syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde
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glyceric aldehyde
  • n  a sweet crystalline aldehyde formed by the breakdown of sugars
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glyceride
  • n  an ester of glycerol and fatty acids that occurs naturally as fats and fatty oils
    fresh fats contain glycerides of fatty acids and very little free acid
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glycerin
  • n  a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
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glycerin jelly
  • n  a mixture of glycerin and gelatin that is used in histology for mounting specimens
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glycerinated gelatin
  • n  a gelatinous preparation made from gelatin and glycerin and water; used as a base for ointments and suppositories
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glycerine
  • n  a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
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glycerogel
  • n  a medicated skin preparation made from glycerin and glycerinated gelatin
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