Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gluc
Prefix
/ɡlʌk/
Definition
A prefix that relates to glucose or sugar; often used in scientific and medical terminology.
Examples
- The term “glucose” refers to a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.
- Glucogenesis is the process of converting non-carbohydrate substrates into glucose.
Meaning
The term ‘gluc’ is derived from the Greek word ‘glukus’ meaning sweet, and is commonly used in terms that relate to sugar or glucose metabolism.
Synonyms
- Sugar
- Glucose
- Carbohydrate
