destructive metabolism

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noun

breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
• Syn:
catabolism, katabolism, dissimilation
• Ant:
anabolism (for: catabolism)
• Derivationally related forms:
catabolic (for: catabolism), katabolic (for: catabolism), catabolize (for: catabolism)
• Hypernyms:
organic process, biological process
• Part Holonyms:
metabolism, metabolic process