glycosaminoglycan
Syllabification: (gly·cos·a·mi·no·gly·can)
Pronunciation: /ˌglīkōsəˌmēnōˈglīkan/
Definition of glycosaminoglycan
noun
Biochemistry- any of a group of compounds occurring chiefly as components of connective tissue. They are complex polysaccharides containing amino groups. Formerly called mucopolysaccharide.