gluconeogenesis
noun
glu·co·neo·gen·e·sis ˌglü-kə-ˌnē-ə-ˈje-nə-səs 
: formation of glucose within the animal body especially by the liver from substances (such as fats and proteins) other than carbohydrates
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In other words, the body destroys muscle to make glucose and the process is called gluconeogenesis. 
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 16 June 2022 Glucagon also initiates a process known as gluconeogenesis, which is the synthesis of glucose from nondietary sources. Mckale Montgomery, The Conversation, 19 May 2022 The peripheral nerves connect to the brain, which regulates gluconeogenesis in the intestine, illustrating the existence of an active bi-directional gut–brain axis making a positive contribution to our energy balance. Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015 Butyrate feeds the colon and induces glucose synthesis in the intestine (intestinal gluconeogenesis), which enters the circulation. Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015 Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids. Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 25 May 2017 Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids. Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 25 May 2017 Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown). Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 25 May 2017 Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown). NOLA.com, 22 May 2017 See More
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 16 June 2022 Glucagon also initiates a process known as gluconeogenesis, which is the synthesis of glucose from nondietary sources. Mckale Montgomery, The Conversation, 19 May 2022 The peripheral nerves connect to the brain, which regulates gluconeogenesis in the intestine, illustrating the existence of an active bi-directional gut–brain axis making a positive contribution to our energy balance. Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015 Butyrate feeds the colon and induces glucose synthesis in the intestine (intestinal gluconeogenesis), which enters the circulation. Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015 Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids. Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 25 May 2017 Once glycogen levels are depleted, gluconeogenesis kicks in, and the liver begins to make glucose from amino acids. Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 25 May 2017 Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown). Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, 25 May 2017 Glycerol then takes the place of amino acids and is used for gluconeogenesis (thus preventing muscle breakdown). NOLA.com, 22 May 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1912, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
gluconeogenesis
noun
glu·co·neo·gen·e·sis ˌglü-kə-ˌnē-ə-ˈjen-ə-səs
plural gluconeogeneses -ˌsēz
: formation of glucose within the animal body from precursors other than carbohydrates especially by the liver and kidney using amino acids from proteins, glycerol from fats, or lactate produced by muscle during anaerobic glycolysis
called also glyconeogenesis