Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gluco

Prefix (used in scientific and medical terminology)
/ˈɡluː.koʊ/
Definition
A prefix that relates to glucose or sugar.
Examples
  • Glucoamylase: an enzyme that breaks down starch into glucose.
  • Glucogenesis: the process of producing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.
Meaning
Referring to the glucose molecules that are vital for energy production in living organisms.
Synonyms
  • Glucose-related
  • Sugar