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ketogenesis Definition

keto·gen·esis (kēt′ō jen′ə sis)

noun

the formation of ketones, such as acetone, in the body as a result of the incomplete oxidation of organic compounds such as fatty acids or carbohydrates

Etymology: keto- + -genesis

ketogenesis Related Forms
ke′to·gen′ic adjective

Browse dictionary entries near ketogenesis

  1. ‹ keto-
  2. ‹ ketene
  3. ‹ ketchup
  4. ‹ ketch
  5. ‹ ketamine hydrochloride
  6. ‹ kestrel
  7. ‹ kerygma
  8. ‹ kerseymere
  9. ‹ kersey
  10. ‹ Kerry blue terrier
  1. ketol ›
  2. ketone ›
  3. ketone body ›
  4. ketonemia ›
  5. ketonuria ›
  6. ketose ›
  7. ketosis ›
  8. ketosteroid ›
  9. Kettering ›
  10. kettle ›