Catabolism

What do we mean by catabolism?

The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a release of energy. noun

In physiology, that phase of metabolism which consists in “a downward series of changes in which complex bodies are broken down with the setting free of energy into simpler and simpler waste bodies” (M. Foster): opposed to anabolism. noun

The breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy, in living organisms; destructive or downward metabolism; -- a form of metabolism, opposed to anabolism. See also disassimilation. noun

Destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials noun

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

Destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

A condition caused when you break down more proteins then you synthesize, burning lean tissue and killin' ur gains, broseph. Urban Dictionary

The atrophying of muscle as opposed to anabolism Urban Dictionary

A cat that eats another cat; cannibalism for cats. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to catabolism:
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Words that rhyme with catabolism:
katabolism.

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Consonant match to catabolism:
katabolism.

Words that sound like catabolism:
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