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katabolism

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Ka`tab´o`lism
n.1.(Physiol.) Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; same as catabolism (now the more common spelling); - opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation.
catabolism, katabolism
Biology, Physiology. the destructive processes of chemical ehange in living organisms, characterized by the breaking down of complex substances into simpler ones, with a release of energy. Cf. anabolism. — catabolic, adj.
See also: Organisms
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Noun1.katabolism - breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
catabolism, destructive metabolism, dissimilation
metabolic process, metabolism - the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms


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