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/kəˈtæbəlɪzəm/ · noun
(biochemistry) Destructive (lytic) metabolism or metabolization, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials..
Use catabolism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Catabolism means (biochemistry) Destructive (lytic) metabolism or metabolization, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials..
Common synonyms include catabolisation, catabolization, catabolysis, dissimilation.
Possible antonyms include anabolism, constructive metabolism.
Use catabolism where its definition matches the intended context.
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