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glycogenesis

gly·co·ge·nesis

uncommon

noun

1.

the formation in animals of glycogen from glucose

2.

the conversion of glucose to glycogen when the glucose in the blood exceeds the demand

Origin

Blend of glycogen + genesis, or glyco- + -genesis

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