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 |
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Part of | metabolism, metabolic process | The organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life |
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Broader | organic process, biological process | A process occurring in living organisms |
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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 |
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Spanish | catabolismo |
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Catalan | catabolisme |
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