glucogenesis

[gloo-koh-jen-uh-sis]

glu·co·gen·e·sis

[gloo-koh-jen-uh-sis]
noun Biochemistry.
the production of glucose by the decomposition of glycogen or from any nonglucose precursor.

Origin:
< Neo-Latin; see gluco-, -genesis

glu·co·gen·ic, adjective
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glucogenesis glu·co·gen·e·sis (gl&oomacr;'kō-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
The formation of glucose through the breakdown of glycogen.


glu'co·gen'ic adj.

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