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Definition of Glyceric acid
1. Noun. A syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde.
Generic synonyms: Acid
Medical Definition of Glyceric acid
1. HOCH2-CHOH-COOH;the fatty acid analog of glycerol; occurs particularly in the form of phosphorylated derivatives, as an intermediate in glycolysis. (05 Mar 2000)