glycolysis

[glahy-kol-uh-sis]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. the catabolism of carbohydrates, as glucose and glycogen, by enzymes, with the release of energy and the production of lactic or pyruvic acid.

glycolysis

/ ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs /

noun

1. biochem the breakdown of glucose by enzymes into pyruvic and lactic acids with the liberation of energy

glycolysis

1. The process in cell metabolism by which carbohydrates and sugars, especially glucose, are broken down, producing ATP and pyruvic acid.

2. See more at cellular respiration

Word History and Origins

Origin of glycolysis¹

First recorded in 1890–95; glyco- + -lysis