Inflammation of the glottis, which may lead to pain, swelling, and difficulty breathing.

Abbreviation for glutamic acid, an amino acid that plays a major role in cellular metabolism.

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen.

The metabolic process by which glucose is synthesized from non-carbohydrate precursors, such as amino acids or lactate.

An amino sugar involved in the formation of cartilage and used as a dietary supplement to treat joint disorders.

A simple sugar and primary source of energy for cells, commonly found in blood and produced by photosynthesis in plants.

A monosaccharide sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.

The layer of cells in the gonads (ovaries or testes) that produce germ cells (sperm or eggs).

The process by which a seed develops into a new plant, typically involving the growth of the embryo and the emergence of the shoot.

The period of development during pregnancy, from conception to birth, in mammals.