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Glycogenesis

/ˌɡlaɪ.kəˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    The metabolic process by which glucose is converted into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscles.

    "After a meal, glycogenesis occurs to store excess glucose as glycogen."
  2. 2

    A physiological process that plays a crucial role in maintaining blood sugar levels.

    "Glycogenesis is essential for energy regulation during periods of fasting."

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The term 'glycogenesis' is derived from the Greek words 'glykys', meaning 'sweet', and 'genes', meaning 'producing' or 'origin'. It was first used in the early 20th century to describe the biochemical process of glucose conversion into glycogen for storage in the liver and muscles.

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