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.