glucose

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A simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

• 🇩🇪Einfacher Zucker (Monosaccharid), der ein wichtiger Energielieferant für Lebewesen ist und Bestandteil vieler Kohlenhydrate.

1. Simple sugar B2 formal scientific

   A simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

   • Glucose is the primary source of energy for the human brain.
   • Plants produce glucose during photosynthesis.
   • Doctors monitor blood glucose levels in diabetic patients.

   🇩🇪Einfacher Zucker

   Synonyme: dextrosegrape sugar

2. Blood sugar B2 formal medical

   The concentration of glucose in the blood, often measured to diagnose or manage conditions like diabetes.

   • Her glucose levels were too high after the meal.
   • The test measures your fasting glucose level.
   • Maintaining stable glucose is important for overall health.

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   Synonyme: blood glucoseblood sugar

• glucoses plural form
• glucoses' possessive plural form
• glucose's possessive singular form