"polyglucan" meaning in All languages combined

See polyglucan on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: polyglucans [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + glucan. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|glucan}} poly- + glucan Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyglucan (plural polyglucans)
  1. (biochemistry) Any polysaccharide containing glucan units

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