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glucose

[/ˈɡluːkoʊs/]
nounfemininepl: glucoses
glicose
1. A simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is an important source of energy in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates
Glucose is the primary source of energy for cells in the human body.
A glicose é a principal fonte de energia para as células do corpo humano.
2. A sweet crystalline compound found in fruits and honey, also produced by photosynthesis
The blood glucose level should be monitored in diabetic patients.
O nível de glicose no sangue deve ser monitorado em pacientes diabéticos.
Synonyms
dextroseblood sugar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
glicose
Standard term used in medical and scientific contexts
Portugal
glicose
Standard term, identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

glucose tolerance test - teste de tolerância à glicose
blood glucose level - nível de glicose no sangue
glucose metabolism - metabolismo da glicose
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