glycolysis

[ glahy-kol-uh-sis ]
/ glaɪˈkɒl ə sɪs /

noun Biochemistry.

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

Origin of glycolysis

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

British Dictionary definitions for glycolysis

glycolysis
/ (ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs) /

noun

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

Medical definitions for glycolysis

glycolysis
[ glī-kŏlə-sĭs ]

n.

The ATP-generating metabolic process of most cells in which carbohydrates are converted to pyruvic acid.

Other words from glycolysis

gly′co•lytic (glī′kə-lĭtĭk) adj.

Scientific definitions for glycolysis

glycolysis
[ glī-kŏlə-sĭs ]

The process in cell metabolism by which carbohydrates and sugars, especially glucose, are broken down, producing ATP and pyruvic acid. See more at cellular respiration.