glucose

noun

glu·​cose ˈglü-ˌkōs 

-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

Examples of glucose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers think that lysine supplementation may either help with insulin secretion or help remove glucose from the blood on its own. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024

Starting today, Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) users will be able to monitor their real-time blood sugar data straight from an Apple Watch. —Victoria Song, The Verge, 5 June 2024

Tandem said that the app, which wirelessly connects with the t:slim X2's glucose monitors and pumps, can adjust a person's insulin delivery based on readings from the device, and can give extra insulin if needed. —Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024

Laughter also increases respiratory rate and oxygen consumption, which boosts a sense of well-being, and in one study, it was found to lower overall glucose levels after a meal. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2024

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

Phrases Containing glucose

• glucose phosphate
• glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

Kids Definition

glucose

noun

glu·​cose ˈglü-ˌkōs 

: 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

glu·​cose ˈglü-ˌkōs, -ˌkōz 

: 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