Found 2 items, similar to Katabolism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: katabolism katabolism n : breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy [syn: catabolism, dissimilation, destructive metabolism ] [ant: anabolism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Katabolism Katabolism \Ka*tab"o*lism\, n. [Gr. ? down + ? to throw.] (Physiol.) Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; same as catabolism (now the more common spelling); -- opposed to anabolism. See Disassimilation. [1913 Webster]