In a manner relating to glycolysis, the process by which cells break down glucose to release energy.
From glycolytic (from glycolysis, Greek glykys 'sweet' + lysis 'loosening/breaking') + -ally. The term evolved as biochemists in the 20th century described this fundamental cellular process.
When scientists describe something happening 'glycolytically,' they're describing the most ancient energy-producing process in life—a mechanism so old that even bacteria use it, and it happens in your cells right now without you thinking about it.
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