ketogenesis

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English

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Etymology

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From keto- +‎ -genesis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

Noun

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ketogenesis (uncountable)

  1. (physiology, biochemistry) The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.

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