Definition of Catabolism

1. Noun. Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.

Exact synonyms: Destructive Metabolism, Dissimilation, Katabolism
Group relationships: Metabolic Process, Metabolism
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
Antonyms: Anabolism
Derivative terms: Catabolic, Catabolic, Catabolize, Katabolic, Katabolic

Definition of Catabolism

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Catabolism

1. Any destructive metabolic process by which organisms convert substances into excreted compounds. Origin: Gr. Katabol = a throwing down This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Catabolism

cata-
cata-cornered
catabasial
catabatic
catabatic wind
catabiosis
catabiosis
catabiotic
catabolic
catabolic
catabolically
catabolic pathway
catabolin
catabolise
catabolism (current term)
catabolism (current term)
catabolisms
catabolite
catabolite
catabolites
catabolite (gene) activator protein
catabolite gene activator
catabolite gene activator protein
catabolite repression
catabolize
catabolized
catabolizes
catabolizing
Catacala
catachreses

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