katabolism
 異化[分解] 作用


 ka·tab·o·lism /kəˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/ 名詞
 分解代謝,異化(作用)


 Ka·tab·o·lism n.  Physiol. Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; same as catabolism (now the more common spelling); -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation.

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 katabolism
      n : breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with
          release of energy [syn: catabolism, dissimilation, {destructive
          metabolism] [ant: anabolism]