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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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One metabolic change commonly associated with tumors is reduced oxidative metabolism of glucose.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

Both types were tested under normal and elevated glucose conditions, allowing the researchers to simulate hyperglycemia.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

So, I’m working out twice a week when possible, watching my weight and glucose numbers, and trying to eat as wisely as I can.

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

Along with her mother Karen, Ava-Grace monitors Paul's blood glucose levels, gives him medication and helps with dinner and jobs around the house.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

It’s a blend of 55 percent fructose and 45 percent glucose that tastes exactly as sweet as table sugar.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

Sugars may be divided into two classes,—the sucroses, C12H22O11, and the glucoses, C6H12O6.

From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Rufus Phillips Williams




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