glycogenolytic

adjective

gly·​co·​gen·​o·​lyt·​ic ¦glīkəˌjenᵊl¦itik How to pronounce glycogenolytic (audio)
: of, relating to, or inducing glycogenolysis
glycogenolytic enzymes
a glycogenolytic system

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary glycogen + -o- + -lytic

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“Glycogenolytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycogenolytic. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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