ketogenesis

English

Etymology

keto- +‎ -genesis

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

Noun

ketogenesis (uncountable)

(physiology, biochemistry) The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.

Derived terms

ketogenic

See also

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