katabolism

Noun
  1. Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy (synset 113464960)
    is a type of: biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
    is a part of: metabolic process, metabolism - the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
    same as: catabolism, destructive metabolism, dissimilation

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