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Glucose Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Glucose
(n.)
The trade name of a sirup, obtained as an uncrystallizable reside in the manufacture of glucose proper, and containing, in addition to some dextrose or glucose, also maltose, dextrin, etc. It is used as a cheap adulterant of sirups, beers, etc.
(n.)
Any one of a large class of sugars, isometric with glucose proper, and including levulose, galactose, etc.
(n.)
A variety of sugar occurring in nature very abundantly, as in ripe grapes, and in honey, and produced in great quantities from starch, etc., by the action of heat and acids. It is only about half as sweet as cane sugar. Called also dextrose, grape sugar, diabetic sugar, and starch sugar. See Dextrose.
(n.)
The trade name of a sirup, obtained as an uncrystallizable reside in the manufacture of glucose proper, and containing, in addition to some dextrose or glucose, also maltose, dextrin, etc. It is used as a cheap adulterant of sirups, beers, etc.
(n.)
Any one of a large class of sugars, isometric with glucose proper, and including levulose, galactose, etc.
(n.)
A variety of sugar occurring in nature very abundantly, as in ripe grapes, and in honey, and produced in great quantities from starch, etc., by the action of heat and acids. It is only about half as sweet as cane sugar. Called also dextrose, grape sugar, diabetic sugar, and starch sugar. See Dextrose.
| WordNet 2.0 |
glucose
Noun
1. a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
(hypernym) aldohexose
(hyponym) corn sugar
Noun
1. a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
(hypernym) aldohexose
(hyponym) corn sugar
| hEnglish - advanced version |
glucose
glucose
see under dextrose
glucose
\glu"cose`\ (?), n. [gr. &?; sweet. cf. glycerin.]
1. a variety of sugar occurring in nature very abundantly, as in ripe grapes, and in honey, and produced in great quantities from starch, etc., by the action of heat and acids. it is only about half as sweet as cane sugar. called also dextrose, grape sugar, diabetic sugar, and starch sugar. see dextrose.
2. (chem.) any one of a large class of sugars, isometric with glucose proper, and including levulose, galactose, etc.
3. the trade name of a sirup, obtained as an uncrystallizable reside in the manufacture of glucose proper, and containing, in addition to some dextrose or glucose, also maltose, dextrin, etc. it is used as a cheap adulterant of sirups, beers, etc.
glucose
see under dextrose
glucose
\glu"cose`\ (?), n. [gr. &?; sweet. cf. glycerin.]
1. a variety of sugar occurring in nature very abundantly, as in ripe grapes, and in honey, and produced in great quantities from starch, etc., by the action of heat and acids. it is only about half as sweet as cane sugar. called also dextrose, grape sugar, diabetic sugar, and starch sugar. see dextrose.
2. (chem.) any one of a large class of sugars, isometric with glucose proper, and including levulose, galactose, etc.
3. the trade name of a sirup, obtained as an uncrystallizable reside in the manufacture of glucose proper, and containing, in addition to some dextrose or glucose, also maltose, dextrin, etc. it is used as a cheap adulterant of sirups, beers, etc.
Glucose Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
glucose
A type of sugar; the chief source of energy for living organisms.
A type of sugar; the chief source of energy for living organisms.
| Aids Glossary |
glucose
a form of sugar that is the body's primary fuel; glucose broken down from food can be converted into energy or stored. Abnormally low or high levels of glucose in the blood often indicate metabolic disturbances (e.g., diabetes).
a form of sugar that is the body's primary fuel; glucose broken down from food can be converted into energy or stored. Abnormally low or high levels of glucose in the blood often indicate metabolic disturbances (e.g., diabetes).
| NDIC Diabetes Dictionary |
glucose
one of the simplest forms of sugar.
one of the simplest forms of sugar.
dextrose (DECKS-trohss)
also called glucose; simple sugar found in blood that serves as the body's main source of energy.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Glucose
--A sugar known as dextrose. Widely used in the human body (and brain) for energy. Hyperglycemia can be diagnosed only in relation to time elapsed after meals and after ruling out spurious influences (especially drugs, including caffeine, corticosteroids, estrogens, indomethacin, oral contraceptives, lithium, phenytoin, furosemide, thiazides, thyroxine, and many more). Generally, fasting blood glucose >140 mg/dL and/or 2h postprandial glucose >200 mg/dL demonstrated on several occasions is suggestive of diabetes mellitus; OGTT is usually not required for diagnosis. In adults, hypoglycemia can be observed in certain neoplasms (islet cell tumor, adrenal and gastric carcinoma, fibrosarcoma, hepatoma), severe liver disease, poisonings (arsenic, CCl4, chloroform, cinchophen, phosphorous, alcohol, salicylates, phenformin, and antihistamines), adrenocortical insufficiency, hypothroidism, and functional disorders (postgastrectomy, gastroenterostomy, autonomic nervous system disorders). Failure to promptly separate serum from cells in a red top tube causes falsely depressed glucose levels. If delay in transporting a blood glucose to the lab is anticipated, the specimen should be collected in a
fluoride-containing (gray-top) tube
--A sugar known as dextrose. Widely used in the human body (and brain) for energy. Hyperglycemia can be diagnosed only in relation to time elapsed after meals and after ruling out spurious influences (especially drugs, including caffeine, corticosteroids, estrogens, indomethacin, oral contraceptives, lithium, phenytoin, furosemide, thiazides, thyroxine, and many more). Generally, fasting blood glucose >140 mg/dL and/or 2h postprandial glucose >200 mg/dL demonstrated on several occasions is suggestive of diabetes mellitus; OGTT is usually not required for diagnosis. In adults, hypoglycemia can be observed in certain neoplasms (islet cell tumor, adrenal and gastric carcinoma, fibrosarcoma, hepatoma), severe liver disease, poisonings (arsenic, CCl4, chloroform, cinchophen, phosphorous, alcohol, salicylates, phenformin, and antihistamines), adrenocortical insufficiency, hypothroidism, and functional disorders (postgastrectomy, gastroenterostomy, autonomic nervous system disorders). Failure to promptly separate serum from cells in a red top tube causes falsely depressed glucose levels. If delay in transporting a blood glucose to the lab is anticipated, the specimen should be collected in a
fluoride-containing (gray-top) tube
| NIDDK Digestive Diseases Dictionary |
Glucose
(GLOO-kohss)
A simple sugar the body manufactures from carbohydrates in the diet. Glucose is the body's main source of energy. See also Carbohydrates.
(GLOO-kohss)
A simple sugar the body manufactures from carbohydrates in the diet. Glucose is the body's main source of energy. See also Carbohydrates.
| Diabetes Glossary |
Glucose
A simple sugar found in the blood. It is the body's main source of energy; also known as dextrose.
A simple sugar found in the blood. It is the body's main source of energy; also known as dextrose.
| BUKHARI'S MAGIC LAB |
glucose
Glucose (Fasting) 4.5-5.6 mmol/L
(70-110 mg/dl)
Glucose (Fasting) 4.5-5.6 mmol/L
(70-110 mg/dl)
Glucose Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
glucose
a hexose (sugar containing six carbon atoms) and the prime fuel for energy generation in organisms; broken down by the metabolic process of glycolysis to form energy.
a hexose (sugar containing six carbon atoms) and the prime fuel for energy generation in organisms; broken down by the metabolic process of glycolysis to form energy.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Glucose
Simple six-carbon sugar. The chemical formula for glucose is C6H12O6.
Simple six-carbon sugar. The chemical formula for glucose is C6H12O6.
Glucose Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Glucose
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Glucose Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary Of Cooking And Food Terms |
Glucose
A thick, clear form of sugar which is produced by the breakdown of starch cells that have been treated with acids or enzymes and then fermented to form sugars. The thickness of the liquid glucose depends on how much the starch cells have broken down. It can be produced from corn, starch, potatoes, grapes, and honey (corn being the most common). In fact, liquid glucose is known as corn syrup in the USA. When glucose is mixed with maple syrup, it is called pancake syrup. Glucose is most commonly used in confectionery to give elasticity to caramel or sugar piece and to help prevent crystallization. It can also be added to chocolate to produce a modeling paste.
A thick, clear form of sugar which is produced by the breakdown of starch cells that have been treated with acids or enzymes and then fermented to form sugars. The thickness of the liquid glucose depends on how much the starch cells have broken down. It can be produced from corn, starch, potatoes, grapes, and honey (corn being the most common). In fact, liquid glucose is known as corn syrup in the USA. When glucose is mixed with maple syrup, it is called pancake syrup. Glucose is most commonly used in confectionery to give elasticity to caramel or sugar piece and to help prevent crystallization. It can also be added to chocolate to produce a modeling paste.
Glucose Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Glucose
Glucose (Glc), a monosaccharide (or simple sugar), is an important carbohydrate in biology. The living cell uses it as a source of energy and metabolic intermediate. Glucose is one of the main products of photosynthesis and starts cellular respiration in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The name comes from the Greek word glykys (γλυκύς), which means "sweet", plus the suffix "-ose" which denotes a carbohydrate.
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