glycogen
/ˈɡlaɪkədʒən/
noun
- A substance stored in the liver and muscles that the body can convert into glucose for energy.
- After eating, your body stores extra sugar as glycogen in the liver.
- When you haven't eaten for a while, your body breaks down glycogen to keep your blood sugar stable.
- Athletes often eat carbohydrates to replenish their glycogen stores after a workout.