glucose

/'glu:kous/

Thân thiện

A scientist tests a sample for glucose in the laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A simple sugar: Glucose is a monosaccharide, which is the most basic form of carbohydrate and a primary source of energy for living organisms.
   • A physiological energy source: It circulates in the blood of animals and is a fundamental fuel for cellular metabolism.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The body converts carbohydrates into glucose for energy.
  • Monitoring blood glucose levels is crucial for people with diabetes.
  • Plants produce glucose through photosynthesis.

Advanced Usage

• "Glucose tolerance": The body's ability to process and clear glucose from the bloodstream.

  • The doctor ordered a glucose tolerance test to check for insulin resistance.

• "Glucose metabolism": The series of biochemical processes that break down glucose to produce energy.

  • Exercise improves your glucose metabolism.

Variants and Related Words

• Dextrose (n): Another name for the D-form of glucose, often used in medical and food industry contexts.

  • Dextrose is sometimes given intravenously to patients.

• Glycemic (adj): Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood.

  • Foods with a low glycemic index cause a slower rise in blood glucose.

Synonyms

• Blood sugar: A common term for glucose when it is dissolved in the blood.
• Monosaccharide: The category of simple sugars to which glucose belongs.

Related Phrases

• Glucose spike: A rapid increase in blood glucose levels.

  • Eating sweets can cause a sharp glucose spike.

• Glucose monitoring: The act of regularly checking blood glucose levels.

  • Continuous glucose monitoring devices are very helpful.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy