dextroglucose

UK
/ˌdɛkstrəʊˈɡluːkəʊs/
US
/ˌdɛkstroʊˈɡluːkoʊs/
dextroglucosenoun
Translations
Dextroglucose is a form of glucose that rotates plane-polarized light to the right.
Декстроглюкоза — это форма глюкозы, которая вращает плоскополяризованный свет вправо.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
grape sugar
corn sugar
blood sugar
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.
Definitions
Relating to, containing, or composed of dextroglucose (D-glucose).
The patient received a dextroglucose solution to elevate blood sugar levels.