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katabolism

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1. n. Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation. Source: opted
2. n. breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy Source: wordnet
3. Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation. Source: webster
4. Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; --opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation. Source: adambom
5. n breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy Source: ecdict

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anabolism destructive disassimilation downward metabolism metamorphism opposed regressive see breakdown complex energy living ones organisms release simpler substances together

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