ketogenesis

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/ˌkiːtəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

The metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.

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Meanings

nounketogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe metabolic breakdown of fatty acids to produce ketone bodies.

Origin

From keto- + -genesis.

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APA

ketogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ketogenesis

MLA

“ketogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ketogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ketogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ketogenesis.

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