Definition of Catabolism

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catabolism
n. (Biology) metabolic breakdown of complex materials into simpler materials which results in the release of energy (also katabolism)

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Catabolism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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catabolism
Noun
1. breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy
(synonym) katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism
(antonym) anabolism, constructive metabolism
(hypernym) organic process, biological process
(part-holonym) metabolism, metabolic process, metastasis
(derivation) catabolize, catabolise

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catabolism
catabolism
n : breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy [syn: katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism ]
[ant: anabolism]



Catabolism Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

Aids Glossary
catabolism
the breakdown of bodily proteins for energy and raw materials. Excess catabolism results in wasting.

Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary
Catabolism
Chemical breakdown


Catabolism Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries

Environmental Engineering (English ver.)
CATABOLISM
The biological breakdown of materials into their simpler components, i.e., decomposition. Performed by decomposer organisms, mainly bacteria and fungi.


Catabolism Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries

English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan
Catabolism
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Catabolism Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries

Bodybuilding Jargon
catabolism
a metabolic condition in which muscle tissue is broken down and converted to energy in order to keep the body fueled when dieting or overtraining.
See also anabolism .


Catabolism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Catabolism
For the related metabolic process, see anabolism.
Catabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units and release energy. In catabolism, large molecules such as polysaccharides, fatty acids, nucleic acids and proteins are broken down into smaller units such as monosaccharides, fatty acids, nucleotides and amino acids, respectively. As molecules such as polysaccharides, proteins and nucleic acids are made from long chains of these small monomer units, the large molecules are called polymers.

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