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glucogenesis

[ gloo-koh-jen-uh-sis ]
/ ˌglu koʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs /
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noun Biochemistry.
the production of glucose by the decomposition of glycogen or from any nonglucose precursor.
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Origin of glucogenesis

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

OTHER WORDS FROM glucogenesis

glu·co·gen·ic, adjective
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