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glycoprotein
  • n  a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component
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glucocorticoid
  • n  a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
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glucophage
  • n  an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes
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glucosamine
  • n  an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
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glucose
  • n  a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
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glucose tolerance test
  • n  test of the body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates; used in the diagnosis of hypoglycemia and diabetes mellitus
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glucosuria
  • n  the presence of abnormally high levels of glucose in the urine
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glucotrol
  • n  an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
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glue
  • n  cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive
  • v  join or attach with or as if with glue
  • v  be fixed as if by glue
    His eyes were glued on her
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glume
  • n  small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae
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glumness
  • n  an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
  • n  a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
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