Definition of Catabolic

1. Adjective. Relating to or characterized by catabolism.

Exact synonyms: Katabolic
Partainyms: Catabolism, Catabolism
Derivative terms: Catabolism, Catabolism

2. Adjective. Characterized by destructive metabolism.
Exact synonyms: Katabolic
Similar to: Destructive-metabolic, Energy-releasing
Antonyms: Anabolic
Derivative terms: Catabolism, Catabolism

Definition of Catabolic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Catabolic

1. Of or pertaining to catabolism; as, catabolic processes, which give rise to substances (catastates) of decreasing complexity and increasing stability. (16 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catabolic

cat's foot
cat-bite disease
cat-bite fever
cat-o'-nine-tails
cat-scratch disease
cat-scratch fever
cata-
cata-cornered
catabasial
catabatic
catabatic wind
catabiosis
catabiosis
catabiotic
catabolic (current term)
catabolic (current term)
catabolically
catabolic pathway
catabolin
catabolise
catabolism
catabolism
catabolisms
catabolite
catabolite
catabolites
catabolite (gene) activator protein
catabolite gene activator
catabolite gene activator protein
catabolite repression

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