A 2-dehydrogenation (2-keto) product of glucose; a possible intermediate in the formation of glucosamine from glucose. ... Origin: Glucose + -one ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: glū′kō-sōn Definitions: 1. A 2-dehydrogenation (2-keto) product of glucose; a possible intermediate in the formation of glucosamine from glucose.