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glycolysis

gly·co·ly·sis

UK/ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

a metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and release energy for the body in the form of ATP

Origin

From glyco- + -lysis.

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