gluconeogenesis

noun glu·co·neo·gen·e·sis \ ˌglü-kə-ˌnē-ə-ˈje-nə-səs \

Definition of gluconeogenesis

: formation of glucose within the animal body especially by the liver from substances (such as fats and proteins) other than carbohydrates

Recent Examples of gluconeogenesis from the Web

Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids.

— molly kimball, cleveland.com, "#FastFor30 Challenge: How to fast your way to better health," 25 May 2017
Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids.

— molly kimball, cleveland.com, "#FastFor30 Challenge: How to fast your way to better health," 25 May 2017
Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown).

— molly kimball, cleveland.com, "#FastFor30 Challenge: How to fast your way to better health," 25 May 2017
Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown).

— NOLA.com, "#NOLAFastFor30 Challenge: How to fast your way to better health," 22 May 2017
Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown).

— molly kimball, cleveland.com, "#FastFor30 Challenge: How to fast your way to better health," 25 May 2017
Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids.

— molly kimball, cleveland.com, "#FastFor30 Challenge: How to fast your way to better health," 25 May 2017
Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids.

— NOLA.com, "#NOLAFastFor30 Challenge: How to fast your way to better health," 22 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of gluconeogenesis

New Latin

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First Known Use: 1912

in the meaning defined above

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Medical Dictionary

gluconeogenesis

noun glu·co·neo·gen·e·sis \ ˌglü-kə-ˌnē-ə-ˈjen-ə-səs \

medical Definition of gluconeogenesis

plural gluconeogeneses play \-ˌsēz\

: formation of glucose within the animal body from precursors other than carbohydrates especially by the liver and kidney using amino acids from proteins, glycerol from fats, or lactate produced by muscle during anaerobic glycolysis — called also glyconeogenesis

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