Definition of "ketogenesis" []

• The formation of ketone bodies, as occurs in diabetes. (noun)

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• "Control of lipolysis is more easily maintained with ketogenesis and insulin."
• "Medium chain fatty acids/triglyserides might help because they are water soluble and increase directly liver ketogenesis and fatty acid oxidation."
• "Calories would also be absorbed, but would get burned off more easily during ketogenesis."