glycuresis

/ˌɡlaɪkyəˈrɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare condition in which there is a lack of glycogen in the liver, usually due to a deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase.

“The doctor diagnosed her with glycuresis, a condition that affects the liver’s ability to store glycogen.”

Synonyms

  • glycogen deficiency
  • glycogen storage disease

Antonyms

  • glycogen accumulation