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gluc/o
gluc/o means glucose or sugar (from the Greek glykys, meaning sweet).
What does gluc/o mean?
The root gluc/o means glucose, or sugar. It comes from the Greek word glykys, meaning sweet. It appears in words about blood sugar and its regulation. For example, glucogenesis is the formation of glucose, and a glucometer measures blood sugar. The related roots glyc/o and glycos/o also refer to sugar, and are central to terms about diabetes.
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Frequently asked questions
What does gluc/o mean?
The root gluc/o means glucose, or sugar, and comes from Greek.
What is a glucometer?
It is a device that measures blood glucose, combining gluc/o with -meter.
How is gluc/o related to glyc/o?
Both refer to sugar. Gluc/o and glyc/o are closely related roots used across terms about blood sugar and diabetes.
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