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dextroglucose

UK
/ˌdɛkstrəʊˈɡluːkəʊs/
US
/ˌdɛkstroʊˈɡluːkoʊs/

Translations

dextroglucosenoun
dextroseTerme de biochimie ; synonyme courant de D-glucose.
Dextroglucose is an important source of energy for the body's cells.
Le dextrose est une source importante d’énergie pour les cellules du corps.
Additional translations
glucose dextrogyreTerme scientifique ; moins courant que « dextrose ».
Synonyms
D-glucose
blood sugar
corn sugar
grape sugar
glucose
D-(+)-glucose
dextrose
dextroglucoseadjective
UK
/ˌdɛkstrəʊˈɡluːkəʊs/
US
/ˌdɛkstroʊˈɡluːkoʊs/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in scientific and medical contexts, to denote the presence of or relation to dextroglucose.
dextroséUsage technique, surtout en biochimie et en médecine.
The patient received a dextroglucose solution to elevate blood sugar levels.
Le patient a reçu une solution dextrosée pour augmenter la glycémie.
Synonyms
dextrorotatory
dextro-
dextrose
D-glucose
(+)-glucose
D-(+)-glucose
right-handed glucose

Definitions

dextroglucosenoun
A form of glucose that rotates plane-polarized light to the right, also known as D-glucose, which is the naturally occurring form of glucose found in the human body.
Dextroglucose is an important source of energy for the body's cells.
dextroglucoseadjective
Relating to, containing, or composed of dextroglucose (D-glucose).
The patient received a dextroglucose solution to elevate blood sugar levels.
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