Glucuronic acid
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| Glucuronic acid | |
|---|---|
| Term | Glucuronic acid |
| Short definition | Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (GLOO-kose-6-FOS-fayt dee-hy-DRAH-jeh-nays deh-FIH-shun-see) An inherited disease, bei which a person does not have enough of an enzyme called G6PD, which helps red blood cells work as they should. In glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, red blood cells break down when the body is exposed to infection, severe stress, or certain drugs, chemicals, or foods. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
glucuronic acid - (pronounced) (GLOO-kyoo-RAH-nik A-sid) A form of a type of sugar called glucose that helps remove harmful substances from the body. Glucuronic acid and the pollutant combine in the liver and are then excreted in the urine. Glucuronic acid is also found in other body substances such as cartilage and synovial fluid (fluid in the joints)
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