gluconeogenesis meaning
Medical Definition of GLUCONEOGENESIS. : formation of glucose within the animal body from precursors other than carbohydrates especially by the liver and kidney using amino acids from proteins, glycerol from fats, or lactate produced by muscle during anaerobic glycolysisâcalled also glyconeogenesis. formation of glucose within the animal body especially by the liver from substances (as fats and proteins) other than carbohydrates.