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Glycolysis

From Dave McGovern, for About.com

Created: December 22, 2008

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Definition: The creation of energy through the intramuscular combustion of glycogen. In other words, the muscles burning stored sugar for energy.
Pronunciation: gl-eye-co-li-sis (noun)
Also Known As: splitting sugars, sugar burning
Common Misspellings: glicolysis glicolisis
Examples: Your muscles use glycolysis to get quick energy for walking.

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