English word deoxyglucose comes from English deoxy-, English glucose
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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deoxy- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Forming the names of compounds that are formally derived from others by the replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom. |
glucose | English (eng) | (carbohydrate) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism. |
deoxyglucose | English (eng) | (carbohydrate) A deoxy sugar derived from glucose. |