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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