glycoside

noun

gly·​co·​side ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd How to pronounce glycoside (audio)
: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group bonded to an oxygen or nitrogen atom and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (such as glucose)
glycosidic
ˌglī-kə-ˈsi-dik How to pronounce glycoside (audio)
adjective
glycosidically
ˌglī-kə-ˈsi-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce glycoside (audio)
adverb

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Natural Compounds as Potential Drugs Many modern drugs originate from medicinal herbs, which contain active compounds like alkaloids, glycosides, polyphenols, and terpenes. — Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025 Herbs and Supplements That Contain Cardiac Glycosides Cardiac glycoside herbs and supplements are used to treat heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation or heart failure. — Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of glucoside

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glycoside was in 1855

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glycoside

noun
gly·​co·​side ˈglī-kə-ˌsīd How to pronounce glycoside (audio)
: any of numerous sugar derivatives that contain a nonsugar group attached through an oxygen or nitrogen bond and that on hydrolysis yield a sugar (as glucose)
glycosidic
ˌglī-kə-ˈsid-ik How to pronounce glycoside (audio)
adjective
glycosidically
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce glycoside (audio)
adverb

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