catabolic
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əˌlɪz noun Biology, Physiology.
destructive metabolism; the breaking down in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones, with the release of energy (opposed to anabolism ).
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catabolism or katabolism (kəˈtæbəˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Compare anabolism a metabolic process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple ones with the release of energy; destructive metabolism | |
| [C19 katabolism, from Greek katabolē a throwing down, from kataballein, from kata- down + ballein to throw] | |
| katabolism or katabolism | |
| —n | |
| [C19 katabolism, from Greek katabolē a throwing down, from kataballein, from kata- down + ballein to throw] | |
| catabolic or katabolism | |
| —adj | |
| katabolic or katabolism | |
| —adj | |
| cata'bolically or katabolism | |
| —adv | |
| kata'bolically or katabolism | |
| —adv | |
| catabolism or katabolism (kəˈtæbəˌlɪzəm) | |
| —n | |
| Compare anabolism a metabolic process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple ones with the release of energy; destructive metabolism | |
| [C19 katabolism, from Greek katabolē a throwing down, from kataballein, from kata- down + ballein to throw] | |
| katabolism or katabolism | |
| —n | |
| [C19 katabolism, from Greek katabolē a throwing down, from kataballein, from kata- down + ballein to throw] | |
| catabolic or katabolism | |
| —adj | |
| katabolic or katabolism | |
| —adj | |
| cata'bolically or katabolism | |
| —adv | |
| kata'bolically or katabolism | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
catabolic
1876, from catabolism.
catabolism
1876, "destructive metabolism," from Gk. katabole "a throwing down," from kataballein "to throw down," from kata- "down" + ballein "to throw" (see ballistics).
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
catabolism ca·tab·o·lism (kə-tāb'ə-lĭz'əm)
n.
The metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in a release of energy.
cat'a·bol'ic (kāt'ə-bŏl'ĭk) adj.
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Science Dictionary
catabolism  (kə-tāb'ə-lĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
The phase of metabolism in which energy, in the form of ATP, is produced by the breakdown of complex molecules, such as starches, proteins and fats, into simpler ones. Compare anabolism. catabolic adjective |
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Cultural Dictionary
catabolism definition
Biochemical reactions that break down molecules in metabolism. Molecules may be broken down to gain their energy or to prepare them for disposal from the body. (Compare anabolism.)
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Example sentences
While catabolic reactions do produce heat, they don't produce a sufficient amount of heat to result in any significant endothermy.
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