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
