ketogenesis

English

Etymology

keto- +‎ -genesis

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

Noun

ketogenesis (uncountable)

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

Derived terms

• ketogenic

See also

• ketoacidosis
• ketosis