gluconeogenesis
Biochemical term for the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors, such as lactate, glycerol, and amino acids.
Gluconeogenesis occurs mainly in the liver.
During fasting, gluconeogenesis is activated.
Refers to carbohydrates in general, not specifically to the metabolic pathway.
From 糖 (sugar) + 新生 (new birth, regeneration). A calque of the English 'gluconeogenesis'.