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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescatabólico
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-li-ko
"O corpo entra em um estado catabólico durante o jejum."
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2 senses- 1
Relating to the metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, often resulting in the release of energy.
"During fasting, the body enters a catabolic state to utilize stored energy." - 2
Describing any process that involves the breakdown of substances.
"The catabolic effects of stress can lead to muscle loss."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'catabolic' originates from the Greek word 'katabole', meaning 'a throwing down'. It was first used in the early 20th century in the context of biochemistry to describe metabolic processes that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Catabolic" is said worldwide
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catabolique
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-leek
"Le corps entre dans un état catabolique pendant le jeûne."
katabolisch
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-lish
"Der Körper nutzt gespeicherte Energie in einem katabolischen Zustand."
catabolico
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-li-ko
"Il corpo entra in uno stato catabolico durante il digiuno."
catabólico
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-li-ko
"El cuerpo entra en un estado catabólico durante el ayuno."
catabólico
Transliteration: ka-ta-bo-li-ko
"O corpo entra em um estado catabólico durante o jejum."
कैटाबॉलिक
Transliteration: kaitabolik
"उपवास के दौरान शरीर कैटाबॉलिक अवस्था में प्रवेश करता है।"
分解代谢的
Transliteration: fēnjiě dàixiè de
"在禁食期间，身体进入分解代谢的状态。"
이화작용의
Transliteration: ihwajag-yong-ui
"단식 중에 몸은 이화작용 상태에 들어간다."
異化作用の
Transliteration: ika sayō no
"断食中、体は異化作用の状態に入ります。"
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