aglycone

noun

agly·​cone a-ˈglī-ˌkōn 

variants or less commonly aglycon

a-ˈglī-ˌkän 

: an organic compound (such as a phenol or alcohol) combined with the sugar portion of a glycoside

Examples of aglycone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Naringin and its aglycone naringenin belong to this series of flavonoids and were found to display strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. —Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2017

While naringin itself provides no nutritional value, its aglycone Naringenin variant and supplements are associated with a variety of potential health benefits. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Aglykon, re-formation of Aglukon, Aglucon, an earlier name (from a- a- entry 2 + gluk-, gluc- gluc- + -on -on entry 1, -one) with substitution of glyk- glyc-

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

aglycone

noun

agly·​cone -ˈlī-ˌkōn 

variants also aglycon

-ˌkän 

: an organic compound (as a phenol or alcohol) combined with the sugar portion of a glycoside