glycogenesis
- n the formation in animals of glycogen from glucose
- n the conversion of glucose to glycogen when the glucose in the blood exceeds the demand
glycol
- n a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
- n any of a class of alcohols having 2 hydroxyl groups in each molecule
glycolic acid
- n a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes
glycollic acid
- n a translucent crystalline compound found in sugar cane and sugar beets and unripe grapes
glycolysis
- n a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP
glycosuria
- n the presence of abnormally high levels of sugar in the urine
glycyrrhiza glabra
- n deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
glycyrrhiza lepidota
- n North American plant similar to true licorice and having a root with similar properties
glyph
- n glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief
glyptic art
- n carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)