glycolytic
|gly-co-lyt-ic|
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/ˌɡlaɪ.kəˈlɪt.ɪk/
related to glycolysis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'glycolytic' originates from the Greek word 'glykys' meaning 'sweet' and 'lysis' meaning 'loosening' or 'dissolution'.
Historical Evolution
'glycolytic' evolved from the term 'glycolysis', which was coined in the early 20th century to describe the breakdown of glucose.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the breakdown of glucose, but now it broadly refers to any process involving glycolysis.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving glycolysis, the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy.
The glycolytic pathway is crucial for energy production in cells.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 06:37