1. The formation of glycogen from noncarbohydrates, such as protein or fat, by conversion of the latter to d-glucose. SEE ALSO: glycogenesis. 2. SYN: gluconeogenesis. [glyco- + G. neos, new, + genesis, production]
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gly·co·neo·gen·e·sis (gli″ko-ne″o-jenґə-sis) gluconeogenesis.Medical dictionary. 2011.