Glukos (en. Glucose)

glu-kos

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A simple sugar that is used by the body as a primary source of energy.

Glucose is essential for the body's cells to generate energy.

Ang glukos ay mahalaga para sa mga cell ng katawan sa paglikha ng enerhiya.

One of the main forms of sugar found in human blood.

Blood glucose levels need to be regularly checked for people with diabetes.

Ang antas ng glukos sa dugo ay kailangan ng regular na suriin ng mga tao na may diabetes.

A monosaccharide with the chemical formula C6H12O6.

Glucose plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates.

Ang glukos ay may mahalagang papel sa metabolismo ng mga carbohydrates.

from Greek 'glukus' meaning 'sweet'

blood glucose

the level of sugar in the body's system, vital for health

glukos sa dugo

glucose measurement

test to determine the level of glucose in the body

sukat ng glukos

insulin

Hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels.

insulin

carbohydrates

Nutrients of which glucose is a primary form.

carbohydrates

sugar rush

OMG, I just had a sugar rush from the candy and now I'm so happy!

Nako, nag-glukos ako sa candy at ngayon ang saya saya ko!

sugar high

Do you really love glucose? You always seem to be on a sugar high.

Talaga bang mahilig ka sa glukos? Mukhang palaging naka-sugar high ka ah.