CATABOLISM


Meaning of CATABOLISM in English

n. (also katabolism) Biochem. the breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones with the release of energy; destructive metabolism (opp. ANABOLISM). catabolic adj.

[ Gk katabole descent f. kata down + bole f. ballo throw ]

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