English / word
catabolism
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
In context
01
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
02
During fasting, catabolism helps generate energy from stored fat.
Synonyms
destructive metabolism,breakdown process,decomposition
Antonyms
anabolism,synthesis
Collocations
cellular catabolism,protein catabolism,rate of catabolism