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Glycogen

Definition: Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as the primary energy storage molecule in animals, found mainly in the liver and muscles.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: The carbohydrate glycogen.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A complex carbohydrate formed by the liver and muscles to store glucose for later use as energy.

Example sentence: The athlete's muscles were able to work longer and harder because of the stored glycogen.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular: Glycogen is commonly mentioned in the context of sports nutrition and exercise physiology.

Example sentence: Many athletes consume sports drinks rich in carbohydrates to quickly replenish their glycogen stores after intense workouts.

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Usage 2:

Local: In the liver, glycogen is involved in glucose regulation and maintaining proper blood sugar levels.

Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed the patient with a glycogen storage disease, which impaired their ability to break down glycogen into glucose.

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