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]