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glucokinetic

[ glōō′kō-kə-nĕt′ĭk, -kī- ]

adj.

Having the ability to activate glucose, especially by breaking down stored glycogen so as to increase glucose concentrations in the blood.

Nearby words

glucochlorose, glucocorticoid, glucofuranose, glucogenesis, glucokinase, glucokinetic, glucolipid, gluconeogenesis, gluconic acid, glucophore, glucoprotein

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