CATABOLISM

catabolism, katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism

(noun) breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

catabolism (usually uncountable, plural catabolisms)

(biochemistry) Destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

Antonyms

• anabolism

Source: Wiktionary

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