catabolism

noun

Meaning

Destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

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Related words

katabolism(English)dissimilation(English)destructive metabolism(English)degradation(English)catabolization(English)catabolysis(English)catabolite(English)disassimilation(English)anabolism(English)acylation(English)valine(English)biotin(English)

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