glycogenesis
/ˌɡlaɪkəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
- The process by which the body converts glucose into glycogen for storage, mainly in the liver and muscles.
- The doctor explained that glycogenesis is triggered by insulin after you eat carbohydrates.
- Athletes rely on glycogenesis to build up energy reserves in their muscles before a big race.
- After a meal, glycogenesis helps store excess sugar as glycogen in your liver.
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