catabolism
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1. breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy (noun.process)
part meronym | : | metabolic process, metabolism, |
definition | : | the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life (noun.process) |
antonym | : | anabolism, constructive metabolism, |
definition | : | the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy (noun.process) |
derivation | : | catabolic, katabolic, |
definition | : | characterized by destructive metabolism (adj.all) |
derivation | : | catabolic, katabolic, |
definition | : | relating to or characterized by catabolism (adj.pert) |
antonym | : | anabolism, constructive metabolism, |
definition | : | the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy (noun.process) |
derivation | : | catabolic, katabolic, |
definition | : | characterized by destructive metabolism (adj.all) |
derivation | : | catabolic, katabolic, |
definition | : | relating to or characterized by catabolism (adj.pert) |
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