See Also: bichon frise(encyclopedia)
Bichon(dictionary)
frise(dictionary)

glycosaminoglycan (iou) and bichon frise (sh)


glycosaminoglycan (iou)



glycosaminoglycan noun. M20.
[from GLYCOSAMINE + -O- + GLYCO- + -AN.]
Biochemistry. Any of a group of polysaccharides which contain amino-sugar residues, are often found in complexes with protein molecules as proteoglycans, and include heparin, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and the blood-group substances.
? See note s.v. MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDE.

bichon frise (sh)




Breed of small dog noted for its fluffy coat and cheerful disposition.

Descended from the water spaniel, it stands about 9-12 in. (23-30.5 cm) tall and has a short, blunt muzzle; silky, drooping ears; a puffy, silky, curled coat; and an undercoat. It is mostly white, but may have shadings of cream, gray, or apricot on the head. It originated in the Mediterranean region.