glycogenic
/ɡlaɪkoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/Definitions
1. adjective
Producing or relating to glycogen, a complex carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles that serves as a readily mobilizable source of glucose.
“The glycogenic pathway in the liver is crucial for maintaining blood sugar levels.”
2. noun
A substance that is capable of producing glycogen, such as glycogen synthase.
“The enzyme is a key glycogenic factor in glucose metabolism.”