Katabolism

[kә'tæbәlizәm]

Definition

(n.) Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation.

Editor: Rhoda

Definition

n. (biol.) the discharging or disruptive process to which protoplasm is constantly subject—the opposite of Anabolism the up-building constructive process.—Also Catab′olism.

Checker: Merle