Ketogenesis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ketogenesis is a noun meaning (physiology, biochemistry) The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.
Meaning
(physiology, biochemistry) The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ketolysis, keratinolysis, beta-oxidation, ketosynthase, lipogenesis, glycerogenesis.
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