Glycomimetic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any glycomimetic substance.

    "The described anti-DS antibodies might contribute to the future development of glycomimetics, which may ultimately lead to a better treatment of selected renal nephropathies and prevention of renal rejection."

Adjective
  1. 1
    That mimics the structure or function of a sugar (or glycoside) not-comparable

Example

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"The described anti-DS antibodies might contribute to the future development of glycomimetics, which may ultimately lead to a better treatment of selected renal nephropathies and prevention of renal rejection."

Etymology

From glyco- + mimetic.

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