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catabolic

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ca·tab·o·lism  (k-tb-lzm)
n.
The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a release of energy.
[cata- + (meta)bolism.]
cata·bolic (kt-blk) adj.
cata·boli·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.catabolic - relating to or characterized by catabolism
katabolic
2.catabolic - characterized by destructive metabolism
katabolic
anabolic - characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism; "some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily"


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