n. [ Gr. &unr_; down + &unr_; to throw. ] (Physiol.) Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; same as catabolism (now the more common spelling); -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 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. [ Formerly spelled katabolism. ] Syn. -- katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. 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. [ Formerly spelled katabolism. ] Syn. -- katabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
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