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glycogen

/ˈɡlaɪkoʊdʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does glycogen mean?

noun

A complex carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles that is converted into glucose when the body needs energy. It is an important source of energy for the body.

Example

"The athlete's glycogen stores were depleted after the intense workout."

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