Glucogene

/ˈɡluːkoʊdʒiːn/ noun

Definition

A substance that can be converted into glucose in the body; essentially a glucose precursor.

Etymology

From 'gluco-' (glucose) plus Greek 'genos' (born, produced); literally means 'glucose-producing' or 'glucose-generating.'

Kelly Says

Glucogene is what your liver loves to convert—glycogen (the stored version) is your body's emergency glucose factory, and glucogenes are the raw materials that keep that factory running!

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