glucose

US /ˈɡluˌkos/

UK /'ɡlu:kəʊs/

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noun

  • Natural type of sugar found in fruits and plants

other

  • The concentration of glucose in the blood; blood sugar.
  • A simple sugar with the formula C6H12O6; a major energy source for cells.
  • A syrup made from glucose, used as a sweetener and thickener.
  • Glucose as a component of food and beverages.
  • A solution of glucose used for intravenous feeding.
  • A solution of glucose used for intravenous feeding.
  • A type of sugar found in blood, used as a measure of metabolic health.
  • A simple sugar with the molecular formula C6H12O6; a major source of energy for the body's cells.