Definitions

1. noun

a sugar derived from starch, especially from corn or wheat; used as a food ingredient or in medicine to treat hypoglycemia

“The recipe called for dextrose to sweeten the cake.”

2. verb

to treat or manage (a condition) with dextrose

“The doctor dextrose the patient to stabilize their blood sugar levels.”

3. adjective

relating to or derived from dextrose

“dextrose tolerance is a common issue for people with diabetes”