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Catabolism

nounid 39353·updated May 18, 2026
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breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy

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synonym
destructive metabolismdissimilationkatabolism
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Catabolisms
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Catabolism's
pluralpossessive
Catabolisms'

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

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