Glucose
Pronunciation: /ˈɡluːˌkoʊs/
Glucose (noun)
- A simple sugar in the blood that the body uses for energy.
- The amount of this sugar in the blood, often measured in tests.
- A sugar made by plants during photosynthesis and used in their growth.
Examples
- Glucose gives the body fuel for daily activities.
- The body uses glucose as fuel when you move.