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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCatabolism
/kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The metabolic process by which complex molecules are broken down into simpler ones, often releasing energy in the process.
"During exercise, catabolism provides the energy needed for muscle contraction." - 2
A phase of metabolism that involves the degradation of substances within the body.
"Catabolism is essential for maintaining energy balance in living organisms."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'catabolism' originates from the Greek word 'katabole', meaning 'a throwing down'. It was first used in the late 19th century in the context of biochemistry to describe the metabolic processes that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Catabolism" is said worldwide
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Catabolisme
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-lizm
"Le catabolisme est essentiel pour libérer de l'énergie dans le corps."
Katabolismus
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-lis-mus
"Katabolismus spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Energiestoffwechsel."
Catabolismo
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-liz-mo
"Il catabolismo è fondamentale per il rilascio di energia."
Catabolismo
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-liz-mo
"El catabolismo es crucial para la producción de energía en el cuerpo."
Catabolismo
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-liz-mo
"O catabolismo é importante para liberar energia no organismo."
कैटाबोलिज़्म
Transliteration: kaitabolijm
"कैटाबोलिज़्म शरीर में ऊर्जा मुक्त करने के लिए आवश्यक है।"
分解代谢
Transliteration: fēnjiě dàixiè
"分解代谢在身体中释放能量至关重要。"
이화작용
Transliteration: ihwa jag-yong
"이화작용은 신체에서 에너지를 방출하는 데 중요합니다."
異化作用
Transliteration: ika sayō
"異化作用は体内でエネルギーを放出するために重要です。"
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