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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

glycans

/ˈɡlaɪkənz/ noun · British & US
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What does glycans mean?

noun

A type of carbohydrate composed of sugar molecules linked together in a chain or branching structure. Glycans are found in many biological systems and play important roles in cell signaling, immune responses, and other processes.

Example

"The researchers studied the role of glycans in the development of cancer cells."

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