glucokinetic
[ glōō′kō-kə-nĕt′ĭk, -kī- ]
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adj.
Having the ability to activate glucose, especially by breaking down stored glycogen so as to increase glucose concentrations in the blood.
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Words nearby glucokinetic
glucochlorose, glucocorticoid, glucofuranose, glucogenesis, glucokinase, glucokinetic, glucolipid, Glucometer, gluconeogenesis, gluconic acid, Glucophage
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