Cyanogenic Glucoside

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A cyanide-containing glycoside found in many plants which plays a role in self defense. Glycosides are stored in the vacuoles and require cytoplasmic enzymatic activation to release cyanide aglycone from the glycone.

**Synonyms:** - Cyanogenic Glycoside - cyanogenic glucoside