gluconeogenesis

Definition / meaning of gluconeogenesis

The process of making glucose (sugar) from its own breakdown products or from the breakdown products of lipids (fats) or proteins. Gluconeogenesis occurs mainly in cells of the liver or kidney.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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