Glucose (a type of sugar) found in the blood. Also called blood sugar. … [Read more...]
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glycemic index
A measure of the increase in the level of blood glucose (a type of sugar) caused by eating a specific carbohydrate (food that contains sugar) compared with … [Read more...]
glycerin enema
An enema solution containing 5% glycerin, a trihydroxy alcohol with osmotic laxative activity. Upon rectal administration, glycerin enema creates an osmotic … [Read more...]
glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase inhibitor
A drug that blocks DNA synthesis and may prevent tumor growth. It is being studied as a treatment for cancer. … [Read more...]
glycine
A non-essential, non-polar, non-optical, glucogenic amino acid. Glycine, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS, triggers chloride ion influx via ionotropic … [Read more...]
Glycine max
A product from a plant of Asian origin that produces beans used in many food products. Glycine max contains isoflavones (estrogen-like substances) that are … [Read more...]
glycolic acid
A substance found in some fruits, sugar beets, and sugar cane. It is used in skin care products to reduce wrinkles and soften the skin. It is a type of alpha … [Read more...]
glycolysis
A process in which glucose (sugar) is partially broken down by cells in enzyme reactions that do not need oxygen. Glycolysis is one method that cells use to … [Read more...]
glycopeptide
A short chain of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) that has sugar molecules attached to it. Some glycopeptides have been studied for their ability … [Read more...]
glycopeptide antibiotic
One of a class of antibiotics originally isolated from plant and soil bacteria with structures containing either a glycosylated cyclic or polycyclic … [Read more...]