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glucogenesis

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[gloo-koh-jen-uh-sis] / ˌglu koʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. the production of glucose by the decomposition of glycogen or from any nonglucose precursor.

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Etymology

Origin of glucogenesis

From New Latin; see origin at gluco-, -genesis

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