catabolism

Meanings

Plural: catabolisms

Noun

breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
Destructive (lytic) metabolism or metabolization, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek καταβολή (katabolḗ, “throwing down”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + βάλλω (bállō, “I throw”).

Synonyms

catabolisation, catabolization, catabolysis, destructive metabolism, dissimilation, katabolism

Antonyms

anabolism

Scrabble Score: 16

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catabolism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 20

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