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glycogen storage disease
any of several inherited disorders of glycogen metabolism that result in excess accumulation of glycogen in various organs of the body. -
amylase
any of several enzymes that hydrolyse starch and glycogen to simple sugars, such as glucose. They are present in saliva -
animal starch
glycogen. -
carbohydrate loading
the practice of eating high amounts of carbohydrates, sometimes after a period of low carbohydrate intake, for several days immediately before competing in an athletic event, especially a marathon, in order to store glycogen in the body, thereby providing greater reserves of energy. -
glucogenesis
the production of glucose by the decomposition of glycogen or from any nonglucose precursor. -
glycogenesis
the formation of glycogen from monosaccharides in the body, especially glucose.