Ketogenesis

//ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies. uncountable

Etymology

From keto- + -genesis.

Related phrases

fatty acidketone body

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