| glucose tolerance test |
A test to see if a person has diabetes. The test is given in a lab or doctor's office in the morning before the person has eaten. A first sample of blood is taken from the person. Then the person drinks a liquid that has glucose (sugar) in it. After one hour, a second blood sample is drawn, and, after another hour, a third sample is taken. The object is to see how well the body deals with the glucose in the blood over time.
Ãâó: aspin.asu.edu/geneinfo/glos-g.htm
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| glucose |
A simple sugar found in the blood. It is the body's main source of energy; also known as dextrose.
Ãâó: aspin.asu.edu/geneinfo/glos-g.htm
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| 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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| glucagonoma |
(GLOO-kuh-guh-NO-ma) A rare pancreatic tumor that produces a hormone called glucagon. Glucagonomas can produce symptoms similar to diabetes.
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