gluconeogenesis
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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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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 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gluconeogenesis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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gluconeogenesis
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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
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