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Catabolism

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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or Katabolism (Gr. KaT&, down, 1 30Xi, a throw), the biological term for the reverse of anabolism, namely the breaking down of complex into simpler substances, destructive metabolism (see Physiology).

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Catabolism'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​c/catabolism.html. 1910.
 
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