gluconeogenesis

[ gloo-koh-nee-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. glucose formation in animals from a noncarbohydrate source, as from proteins or fats.

gluconeogenesis

/ ˌɡluːkəʊˌniːəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. biochem the sequence of metabolic reactions by which glucose is synthesized, esp in the liver, from noncarbohydrate sources, such as amino acids, pyruvic acid, or glycerol Also calledglyconeogenesis

Other Words From

• glu·co·ne·o·gen·ic [gloo-koh-nee-, uh, -, jen, -ik], glu·co·ne·o·ge·net·ic [gloo-koh-nee-oh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gluconeogenesis¹

First recorded in 1910–15; gluco- + neo- + -genesis

Example Sentences

The two molecular players work together to increase the breakdown of fatty acids and gluconeogenesis and inhibit the build-up of fats.

From Science Daily

The backward flow—taking up two three-carbon molecules to make a sugar—is called gluconeogenesis.

From Scientific American

In hummingbirds, loss of a key gene in gluconeogenesis makes their muscles very efficient at breaking down sugars for energy, a requirement for hovering flight.

From Scientific American

In my case, and I presume many others, my gluconeogenesis response can occur in a relatively short time and at a relatively strong intensity, exhausting my natural insulin supply and raising my blood sugar to a dangerous level.

From New York Times

This is a well-studied process known as 'gluconeogenesis'.

From New York Times