n, pl  -e*ses   :  formation of glucose within the animal body from precursors other than carbohydrates esp. by the liver and kidney using amino acids from proteins, glycerol from fats, or lactate produced by muscle during anaerobic glycolysis - called also glyconeogenesis  glu*co*neo*gen*ic adj 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  gly·co·neo·gen·e·sis 
 
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