CATABOLIZE


Meaning of CATABOLIZE in English

/keuh tab"euh luyz'/ , v. , catabolized, catabolizing .

v.t.

1. to cause (a nutrient or other substance) to undergo catabolism.

v.i.

2. to be subjected to catabolism.

Also, esp. Brit., catabolise .

[ 1925-30; CATABOL(ISM) + -IZE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .