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glycogen (n.)

starch-like substance found in the liver and animal tissue, 1860, from French glycogène, "sugar-producer," from Greek-derived glyco- "sweet" (see glyco-) + French -gène (see -gen). Coined in 1848 by French physiologist Claude Bernard (1813-1878).

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Definitions of glycogen from WordNet

glycogen (n.)
one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body;
Synonyms: animal starch
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