katabolism

/ ˌkætəˈbɒlɪk; kəˈtæbəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. a variant spelling of catabolism

Derived Forms

• ˌkataˈbolically, adverb
• katabolic, adjective

Example Sentences

The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from katabolism.

From Project Gutenberg

It has been long known that the liver produces oxidases and that it is the site of active oxidation of mid-products of katabolism of toxins and of other toxic substances.

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The most prominent symptoms are those connected with the process of katabolism, that is, of degeneration of the tissues, as indicated by their color and texture.

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Whenever a teacher has come to the conclusion that he or she has nothing to learn from studying the work of others, anabolism has ceased and katabolism has set in.

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Male: activity, social value of, 151; control in maternal organization, 75; katabolism of 3, 33, 35, 40; relation to nutrition, 4.

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