Adjective: catabolic ,ka-tu'bó-lik
- Relating to or characterized by catabolism
"The catabolic processes in the body break down complex molecules for energy";
- katabolic
- Characterized by destructive metabolism
"The catabolic processes break down complex molecules in the body";
- katabolic
See also: destructive-metabolic, energy-releasing
Antonym: anabolic
Encyclopedia: Catabolic