glucose
/'glu:kous/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
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