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    Glucosa (en. Glucose)

    /ɡluˈkosa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Simple carbohydrate that is a monosaccharide.
    Glucose is essential for cellular function.
    La glucosa es esencial para la función celular.
    Sugar present in many foods, especially fruits.
    The blood glucose level is measured to detect diabetes.
    El nivel de glucosa en sangre se mide para detectar diabetes.
    Primary energy substrate for the human body.
    Consuming carbohydrates converts into glucose for energy.
    Consumiendo carbohidratos se convierte en glucosa para energía.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'glukus', meaning 'sweet', and the suffix '-ose' which indicates a chemical substance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glucose level
    Amount of glucose in the blood.
    nivel de glucosa
    measure glucose
    Process of determining the level of glucose in the blood.
    medir glucosa
    high glucose
    Condition in which blood glucose levels are elevated.
    glucosa alta

    Related Words

    insulin
    Hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.
    insulina
    diabetes
    Disease characterized by elevated glucose levels.
    diabetes
    carbohydrates
    Organic compounds that are converted into glucose.
    carbohidratos

    Slang Meanings

    Sugar
    That dessert is loaded with glucose.
    Ese postre está cargado de glucosa.
    Gluco
    He says he has a lot of gluco due to his soda consumption.
    Él dice que tiene mucha gluco por su consumo de refrescos.