Catabolism

/kəˌtæbəˈlɪzəm/

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Definitions of catabolism

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

synonyms: destructive metabolism, dissimilation, katabolism

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antonyms:
anabolism
the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy

type of:
biological process, organic process
a process occurring in living organisms

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