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Noun: glycolysis  glI'kó-lu-sis
  1. A metabolic process that breaks down carbohydrates and sugars through a series of reactions to either pyruvic acid or lactic acid and releases energy for the body in the form of ATP

Type of: metabolic process, metabolism

Encyclopedia: Glycolysis

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