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glucinum
nounVery Low
/ɡluːˈsaɪnəm/An old name for the chemical element Beryllium (Be).
gluck
nounLow
/ɡlʌk/A low, gurgling or choking sound.
glucochlorose
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈklɔːrəʊs/A historical term for a disaccharide sugar (C12H22O11), specifically a glucose derivative.
glucocorticoid
nounC2/Technical
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈkɔːtɪkɔɪd/A class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, primarily involved in carbohydrate metabolism and stress response.
glucogenesis
nounC2
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/The biological synthesis of glucose, particularly within living organisms.
glucokinase
nounLow
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈkaɪneɪz/An enzyme that catalyzes the first step in the metabolism of glucose by adding a phosphate group.
gluconeogenesis
nounC2
/ˌɡluːkəʊˌniːəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/The metabolic process by which organisms produce glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors.
gluconic acid
nounLow
/ɡluːˈkɒnɪk ˈasɪd/A mild, non-toxic organic acid produced by the oxidation of glucose.
glucophore
nounVery low
/ˈɡluːkəʊfɔː/A theoretical group or arrangement of atoms in a molecule that is responsible for producing a sweet taste.
glucoprotein
nounC2 / Specialized Technical
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈprəʊtiːn/A type of protein that has sugar molecules (carbohydrates) attached to it.
glucosamine
nounLow Frequency
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈseɪmiːn/A natural sugar compound found in cartilage that is used by the body to produce substances that build tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
glucosamine sulphate
nounC1
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈseɪmiːn ˈsʌlfeɪt/A chemical compound, specifically a salt formed from glucosamine and sulfuric acid, used as a dietary supplement.
glucosan
nounVery Rare / Technical
/ˈɡluːkə(ʊ)san/A carbohydrate or polysaccharide derived from glucose.
glucose
nounB2
/ˈɡluːkəʊz/A simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.
glucose tolerance test
nounC1
/ˈɡluːkəʊs ˈtɒlərəns ˌtest/A medical procedure to measure how efficiently the body processes sugar, used to diagnose diabetes and pre-diabetes.
glucoside
nounC2
/ˈɡluːkə(ʊ)saɪd/A natural compound derived from glucose, where glucose is bound to another molecule via its hydroxyl group.
glucosin
nounC2+ / Very Low Frequency
/ˈɡluːkə(ʊ)sɪn/A substance or concept relating to glucose; commonly a misspelling or variant of 'glucosamine' or used in specific technical names.
glucosinolate
nounRare/Specialized
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈsɪnəleɪt/A sulfur-containing compound found in plants, particularly cruciferous vegetables.
glucosuria
nounC2
/ˌɡluːkəʊˈsjʊərɪə/The presence of glucose in the urine.
glucuronic acid
nounC2
/ˌɡluːkjʊˈrɒnɪk ˈæsɪd/An organic acid derived from glucose, crucial for detoxifying and excreting various substances in the body.

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