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Glucuronyl transferase
An enzyme that converts unconjugated or indirect bilirubin to conjugated or direct bilirubin.
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Glucose toxicity
The decrease in insulin secretion and the increase in insulin resistance that result from excessively high blood glucose levels.
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Glucose ratio
The concentration of the glucose level in the cerebrospinal fluid divided by its concentration in the blood. A ratio of less than 0:3 suggests acute bacterial meningitis rather than viral or aseptic meningitis.
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
An inherited disorder transmitted as an X-linked (sex-linked) recessive trait. It is present in the U.S. in about 13% of black males and 2% of black females. The enzyme deficiency also occurs in Arabic, Mediterranean, and Asian ethnic groups. The enzyme is essential to maintaining the integrity of red blood cells; thus a deficiency of…
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Risk for unstable blood glucose
Risk for variation of blood glucose/sugar levels from the normal range.
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Liquid glucose
A thick, syrupy, sweet-tasting liquid obtained from the incomplete hydrolysis of starch, containing D-glucose (dextrose), dextrins, and other carbohydrates. It is used for nutritive purposes and in various pharmaceutical and food preparations.
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Capillary blood glucose
The level of circulating blood glucose as measured by glucometer analysis of a fingerstick sample. Regular measurements of CBG allow diabetic patients toparticipate actively in their own health management.
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Glucopyranose
The form of glucose containing the six-carbon pyran ring.
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Glucokinetic
Acting to maintain the blood glucose level.
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Glucofuranose
The form of glucose containing the furanose ring.
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