glucose

noun

glu·​cose ˈglü-ˌkōs How to pronounce glucose (audio)
-ˌkōz
1
: a crystalline sugar C6H12O6
specifically : the sweet colorless soluble dextrorotatory form that occurs widely in nature and is the usual form in which carbohydrate is assimilated by animals
2
: a light-colored syrup made from cornstarch

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However, insulin pumps and glucose monitors can be slow or malfunction. Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 CGMs typically connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth and measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid just under your skin. Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025 Within the segment, diabetes care products were highlight, driven by a 22.8% organic increase in sales of continuous glucose monitors, such as like FreeStyle Libre for diabetes patients, to $1.8 billion. CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025 The metabolic subtype is characterized by high insulin levels, higher glucose levels, higher BMI, and low SHBG and LH levels. Laura Young, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for glucose 

Word History

Etymology

French, modification of Greek gleukos must, sweet wine; akin to Greek glykys sweet — more at dulcet

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of glucose was in 1840

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“Glucose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glucose. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

glucose

noun
glu·​cose ˈglü-ˌkōs How to pronounce glucose (audio)
: a sugar that occurs especially in a naturally occurring form that is found in plants, fruits, and blood and is a source of energy for living things

Medical Definition

glucose

noun
: an optically active sugar C6H12O6 that has an aldehydic carbonyl group
especially : the sweet colorless soluble dextrorotatory form that occurs widely in nature and is the usual form in which carbohydrate is assimilated by animals

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