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glutathione

/ˌɡluːtəˈθaɪoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does glutathione mean?

noun

A tripeptide composed of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine, found in many living organisms and involved in various cellular processes, including antioxidant defenses and detoxification.

Example

"The antioxidant properties of glutathione help protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals."

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