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destructive metabolism

DEFINITIONS OF: destructive metabolism

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n breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy

Synonyms:
catabolism, dissimilation, katabolism
Antonyms:
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
Type of:
biological process, organic process
a process occurring in living organisms
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