ketogenesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.

Pronunciation

/ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

Word forms

ketogenesis

Etymology

From keto- + -genesis.

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