VDict - Definition of catabolism

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catabolism

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Noun

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

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Synonyms:
katabolism dissimilation destructive metabolism
Antonyms:
anabolism constructive metabolism

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "catabolism":
catabolism cataplasm
Words contain "catabolism" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
starvation acidosis catabolism destructive-metabolic catabolise catabolize katabolic catabolic energy-releasing

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