noun

glucose

glucose

The brain needs a constant supply of glucose.

The brain needs a constant supply of glucose.

Glucose is a type of sugar.

Glucose is a type of sugar.

((glucose)) a type of sugar The brain needs glucose to function.

Synonyms: dextrose, blood sugar

From Greek 'gleukos' (sweet wine). The '-ose' suffix is used to denote sugars.

Recognize the '-ose' ending as a sign of a sugar, like in fructose or sucrose. It's an international scientific term.

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