Gluconeogenesis is the process by which the liver produces glucose from non-carbohydrate sources. While there are no true synonyms for the term, there are related terms that refer to the creation of glucose or energy in the body. These include glycogenesis, which is the synthesis of glycogen from glucose in the liver and muscles, and gluconeogenic substrates, which are non-carbohydrate compounds that can be converted into glucose. Other related terms include ketogenesis, which is the production of ketone bodies from fats, and lipolysis, which is the breakdown of fats into fatty acids and glycerol. While these terms are not interchangeable with gluconeogenesis, they are all important processes related to energy production and metabolism in the body.