ketogenesis
noun/ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/
Etymology From keto- + -genesis.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physiology, Sciences The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.
- Derived terms
- antiketogenesis, ketogenic
- Related terms
- ketoacidosis, ketosis