glycolysis
|gly-co-ly-sis|
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/ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/
breakdown of glucose
Etymology
Etymology Information
'glycolysis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'glykys' meaning 'sweet' and 'lysis' meaning 'loosening or breaking down'.
Historical Evolution
'Glykys' and 'lysis' combined in scientific terminology to form the modern English word 'glycolysis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the breakdown of sugars, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP.
Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration.
Synonyms
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