| NOUN | process | destructive metabolism, catabolism, katabolism, dissimilation | breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy |
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| Meaning | Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy. | |
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| Synonyms | catabolism, katabolism, dissimilation | |
| Part of | metabolism, metabolic process | The organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life |
| Broader | organic process, biological process | A process occurring in living organisms |
| Opposite | anabolism, constructive metabolism | The synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy |
| Spanish | catabolismo | |
| Catalan | catabolisme | |
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