Gluconeogenesis

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Gluconeogenesis
TermGluconeogenesis
Short definitionglucocorticoid (GLOO-koh-KOR-tih-koyd) A compound belonging to the corticosteroid (steroid) family. Glucocorticoids affect metabolism and have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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gluconeogenesis - (pronounced) (GLOO-koh-NEE-oh-JEH-neh-sis) The process of making glucose (sugar) from its own breakdown products or from the breakdown products of lipids (fats) or proteins . Gluconeogenesis mainly takes place in cells of the liver or kidney

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