| glucagon |
GLU-ka-gon A pancreatic hormone that breaks down glycogen into glucose, raising blood sugar levels. 664, 672
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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
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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.
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| glucocerebrosidase |
The enzyme that is defective in cells of patients with Gaucher disease.
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