noun
- plural of glucosamine; amino sugar compounds naturally found in cartilage and often taken as dietary supplements for joint health
Usage: medical; nutritional supplement context
Examples
- Many people take glucosamines to help with arthritis pain.
- The doctor recommended glucosamines for her knee problems.
- Glucosamines are commonly found in shellfish shells.
- The supplement contained both glucosamines and chondroitin.
- Research on glucosamines shows mixed results for joint health.
- She bought glucosamines from the pharmacy without a prescription.