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glycemic

/ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/
(UK: glycaemic)
gly · ce · mic
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glycemic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to the presence or concentration of glucose in the blood, or to the effect that a consumed food has on blood sugar levels.

Example

"The nutritionist recommended choosing whole grains with a low glycemic index to help maintain steady energy throughout the day."

• Rhymes for glycemic

• Nearby Words

gluttonous
gluttonously
gluttony
glycemic
glycerin
glymur
glyph

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a derivative of "glycemia" (from French glycémie), combining the Ancient Greek roots glykys ("sweet") and haima ("blood") with the adjectival suffix -ic.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glycemic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glycemic
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