glucosylceramide

glucosylceramide
A neutral glycolipid containing equimolar amounts of fatty acid, glucose, and sphingosine (or a derivative thereof); accumulates in individuals with Gaucher disease. SYN: glucocerebroside.

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glu·co·syl·cer·a·mide (gloo-kos″əl-serґə-mīd) glucocerebroside.

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