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

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Recent Examples on the Web The peripheral nerves connect to the brain, which regulates gluconeogenesis in the intestine, illustrating the existence of an active bi-directional gut–brain axis making a positive contribution to our energy balance. — Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015 Butyrate feeds the colon and induces glucose synthesis in the intestine (intestinal gluconeogenesis), which enters the circulation. — Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015 Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids. — Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 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, 25 May 2017 Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown). — Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 25 May 2017 Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown). — NOLA.com, 22 May 2017 Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown). — Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 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, 25 May 2017

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gluconeogenesis

noun

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

plural gluconeogeneses\ -ˌsēz

Medical Definition of gluconeogenesis

: 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