ketogenesis
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Ketogenesis — is the process by which ketone bodies are produced as a result of fatty acid breakdown.ProductionKetone bodies are produced mainly in the mitochondria of liver cells. Its synthesis occurs in response to low carbohydrate levels in the blood, and… … Wikipedia
ketogenesis — [kēt΄ō jen′ə sis] n. [ KETO + GENESIS] the formation of ketones, such as acetone, in the body as a result of the incomplete oxidation of organic compounds such as fatty acids or carbohydrates ketogenic adj … English World dictionary
ketogenesis — noun Etymology: New Latin Date: 1915 the production of ketone bodies (as in diabetes) • ketogenic adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
ketogenesis — Production of ketone bodies. Occurs in mitochondria, mostly in liver … Dictionary of molecular biology
ketogenesis — ketogenic, adj. /kee toh jen euh sis/, n. Med. the production of ketone bodies in the body, as in diabetes mellitus or low carbohydrate weight loss diets. [1910 15; KETO + GENESIS] * * * … Universalium
ketogenesis — noun The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies … Wiktionary
ketogenesis — Metabolic production of ketones or ketone bodies. * * * ke·to·gen·e·sis .kēt ō jen ə səs n, pl e·ses .sēz the production of ketone bodies (as in diabetes mellitus) ke·to·gen·ic jen ik adj * * * n. the production of … Medical dictionary
ketogenesis — n. production of ketone bodies (Medicine) … English contemporary dictionary
ketogenesis — ke·to·gen·e·sis … English syllables
ketogenesis — |kēd.ō+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from ket + Latin genesis : the production of ketone bodies (as in diabetes and other conditions of impaired metabolism) * * * ketogenic, adj. /kee toh jen euh sis/, n. Med … Useful english dictionary
