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Dextrose

/dˈɛkstroʊs/
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(noun) The naturally occurring dextrorotatory form of glucose monosaccharide molecule.

Dextrose is a type of simple sugar.
The patient received dextrose through an IV.
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____ is a type of simple sugar.

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