KATABOLISM

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


Noun

katabolism (plural katabolisms)

Alternative form of catabolism

Source: Wiktionary


Ka*tab"o*lism, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol.)

Definition: Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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