Relating to or capable of participating in the process of gluconeogenesis, the creation of new glucose in the body.
Formed from 'gluconeogenesis' + the suffix '-ic' (relating to). It emerged in biochemistry literature in the mid-20th century to describe substances, enzymes, or pathways involved in glucose synthesis.
Scientists use this word to describe certain amino acids as 'gluconeogenetic,' meaning your body can literally turn the protein you eat into the sugar your brain needs—your body is incredibly resourceful!
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