| glucocorticoid |
a steroid-like substance (eg, cortisol) capable of influencing metabolism, regulating the immune system and exerting an anti-inflammatory effect.
Ãâó: www.aegis.com/ni/topics/glossary/g.asp
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| glucose |
A simple sugar that is the main source of energy for the body.
Ãâó: www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/teach/diet/worksh...
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| glucocorticoid |
GLU-ko-KOR-tah-koid Hormone that the adrenal cortex secretes that enables the body to survive prolonged stress. 667, 670
Ãâó: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryg.mhtml
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| Glucophage |
a drug used to treat high blood sugar.
Ãâó: www.gmhc.org/health/glossary3.html
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| glucose |
an six-carbon sugar (C 6 H 12 O 6 ); the commonest monosaccharide in most organisms.
Ãâó: www.mycolog.com/GLOSSARY.htm
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