The synthesis of glycogen from glucose molecules.

the formation in animals of glycogen from glucose

the conversion of glucose to glycogen when the glucose in the blood exceeds the demand

Glucogenesis The process by which glycogen is formed from glucose.

The process by which glycogen is formed from glucose. See also: Glycogen.

The process by which molecules of glucose combine to form a molecule called glycogen.

Glycogenesis is the process of glycogen synthesis, in which glucose molecules are added to chains of glycogen. This process is activated by insulin in response to high glucose levels.