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Catabolism

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Noun

1. catabolism, destructive metabolism, dissimilation, katabolism

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

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Catabolism

see synonyms of catabolism
noun
a metabolic process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple ones with the release of energy; destructive metabolism
Compare anabolism

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Catabolism

see synonyms of catabolism
noun
the process in a plant or animal by which living tissue is changed into energy and waste products of a simpler chemical composition; destructive metabolism
see also anabolism

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Catabolism

see synonyms of catabolism
n.
The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a release of energy.

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