ScienceAugust 11, 2026

glycolysis

glai-KOL-uh-sis

Definition

The metabolic process by which cells break down glucose to release energy.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'glykys' (sweet) and 'lysis' (a loosening or breaking down). The term was coined in the early 20th century to describe the specific breakdown of sugars.

In the news

The article explains that T cells become exhausted because of overactive glycolysis; the drug DHB helps by suppressing this process, allowing T cells to maintain their fighting power.

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