glycomimetic

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adjective

That mimics the structure or function of a sugar (or glycoside)

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Meanings

adjectiveglycomimetic (not comparable)
  1. not comparablechemistryThat mimics the structure or function of a sugar (or glycoside)
nounglycomimetic (plural glycomimetics)

plural glycomimetics

  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.

    2015 September 1, “Differential Expression of Specific Dermatan Sulfate Domains in Renal Pathology”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From glyco- + mimetic.

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APA

glycomimetic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glycomimetic

MLA

“glycomimetic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glycomimetic. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “glycomimetic,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/glycomimetic.

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