Meaning of GLUCONEOGENESIS

Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		The process of making glucose (sugar) from its own breakdown products or from the breakdown products of lipids (fats) or proteins. Gluconeogenesis occurs mainly in cells of the liver or kidney.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		The making of molecules of the sugar glucose within the liver from something other than its precursors. For example, amino acids, glycolysis intermediate molecules, or citric acid cycle intermediates may be used.