Definitions

1. noun

A complex carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles of animals, including humans, which serves as a readily mobilizable source of energy.

“The doctor explained that the patient’s glycogen levels were low, indicating a need for a change in diet.”

2. verb

To convert starch or other carbohydrates into glycogen, typically in the liver or muscles.

“The enzyme in the liver helps to glycogen the glucose from the food we eat.”