catabolism
nounHow many syllables in catabolism?
There are 5 syllables in the word catabolism.How to pronounce catabolism:
Definition of catabolism:
- catabolism (noun):
- noun. breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.
- degradative metabolism involving the release of energy and resulting in the breakdown of complex materials (such as proteins or lipids) within the organism compare anabolism
Synonyms for catabolism:
biological process
destructive metabolism
dissimilation
katabolism
metabolic process
metabolism
Antonyms for catabolism:
anabolism
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