glycemic index
noun
a system that ranks foods by the speeds at which their carbohydrates are converted into glucose in the body; a measure of the effects of foods on blood-sugar levels.
Words nearby glycemic index
glycaemic index,
glycaemic load,
glycan,
glycation,
glycemia,
glycemic index,
glyceraldehyde,
glyceric,
glyceric acid,
glyceric aciduria,
glyceridase
Scientific definitions for glycemic index
glycemic index
[ glī-sē′mĭk ]
A numerical index given to a carbohydrate-rich food that is based on the average increase in blood glucose levels occurring after the food is eaten.