glucokinase

glu·co·ki·nase

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gloo-koh-kahy-neys, -neyz]
- /ˌglu koʊˈkaɪ neɪs, -neɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gloo-koh-kahy-neys, -neyz]
- /ˌglu koʊˈkaɪ neɪs, -neɪz/

Definitions of glucokinase word

noun glucokinase an enzyme, found in all living systems, that serves to catalyze the phosphorylation of gluconic acid. 1
noun glucokinase A hexokinase isozyme that facilitates phosphorylation of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate, occurring in cells in the liver, pancreas, gut, and brain of humans and most other vertebrates. 1
noun glucokinase an enzyme that regulates carbohydrate metabolism 0

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glucokinase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

glucokinase usage trend in Literature

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