glucose

noun

glu·​cose ˈglü-ˌkōs 

-ˌkōz

1

: a crystalline sugar C₆H₁₂O₆

specifically : the sweet colorless soluble dextrorotatory form that occurs widely in nature and is the usual form in which carbohydrate is assimilated by animals

2

: a light-colored syrup made from cornstarch

Examples of glucose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The criteria include things like sleep apnea, high blood glucose levels, chronic, severe knee or hip pain, chronic fatigue, lower limb swelling, chronic headaches and vision loss. —New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025

Abbott Hello Lingo Patch The Hello Lingo patch from Abbott is a non-invasive glucose monitor designed to provide real-time health insights. —Sandy Carter, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

In November, Williams spoke with PEOPLE in conjunction with her new partnership with Lingo, a continuous glucose monitor from Abbott, opening up about her two daughters. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Williams, who partnered with Lingo, a continuous glucose monitor from Abbott, this fall, revealed that one of her goals for 2025 is to run a half-marathon. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, modification of Greek gleukos must, sweet wine; akin to Greek glykys sweet — more at dulcet

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing glucose

• glucose phosphate
• glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

Kids Definition

glucose

noun

glu·​cose ˈglü-ˌkōs 

: a sugar that occurs especially in a naturally occurring form that is found in plants, fruits, and blood and is a source of energy for living things

Medical Definition

glucose

noun

glu·​cose ˈglü-ˌkōs, -ˌkōz 

: an optically active sugar C₆H₁₂O₆ that has an aldehydic carbonyl group

especially : the sweet colorless soluble dextrorotatory form that occurs widely in nature and is the usual form in which carbohydrate is assimilated by animals