| glucocorticoid |
A compound that belongs to the family of compounds called corticosteroids (steroids). Glucocorticoids affect metabolism and have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. They may be naturally produced (hormones) or synthetic (drugs).
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| gluconeogenesis |
The process of making glucose (sugar) from its own breakdown products or from the breakdown products of lipids (fats) or proteins. Gluconeogenesis occurs mainly in cells of the liver or kidney.
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| glucose |
A type of sugar; the chief source of energy for living organisms.
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| glucose tolerance test |
a test that evaluates the body's response to glucose after a period of fasting; used to check for diabetes mellitus
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| glucuronidase |
(GUS). An easily visualized reporter gene that is used in plant research.
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