"homoglucan" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: homoglucans [plural]
Etymology: From homo- + glucan. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|homo|glucan}} homo- + glucan Head templates: {{en-noun}} homoglucan (plural homoglucans)
  1. (biochemistry) A homopolysaccharide composed of glucose moieties Categories (topical): Carbohydrates

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