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gluconate Definition

glu·co·nate (glo̵̅o̅kə nāt′)

noun

  1. a salt of gluconic acid, containing the monovalent negative radical HOCH(CHOH)COO
  2. an uncharged ester of this acid

gluconate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • gel: Make sure that calcium gluconate gel is available in the first aid kit held within the laboratory.
  • lozenge: Zinc gluconate lozenges for treating the common cold in children.

Noun used with modifier

  • zinc: Zinc gluconate lozenges for treating the common cold in children.
  • calcium: Calcium gluconate, 2-3 g per day in 10 % solution may be given IV.
  • %: In emergencies the cardiac membrane should be stabilized using 10 ml of 10 % calcium gluconate.
  • chlorhexidine: They found that use of chlorhexidine gluconate can reduce the risk for catheter related bloodstream infection by approximately 50 % .
  • magnesium: Dr. Spreen says, " Magnesium gluconate or chelated magnesium would be my choices for the general buyer.
  • potassium: Potassium gluconate is preferable to potassium chloride which is unpalatable and may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

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