catabolic

• يشير إلى عملية استقلابية تُحلَّل فيها الجزيئات المعقدة إلى جزيئات أبسط مع إطلاق الطاقة. ويُستعمل في السياق الأحيائي والكيميائي لوصف التفاعلات والمسارات الهدامة.

Relating to the metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.

1. Relating to catabolismC1formalscientific

   Relating to or characterized by the metabolic breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, often releasing energy.

   تقويضي

   • Catabolic processes are essential for providing energy to cells.
   • The catabolic pathway breaks down glucose during cellular respiration.
   • Certain hormones promote catabolic reactions in muscle tissue.

   المرادفاتkatabolic

   الأضدادanabolic

2. Destructive metabolismC1formalscientific

   Characterized by the phase of metabolism in which living tissue is broken down, often associated with the release of energy.

   تقويضي

   • Prolonged fasting can lead to a catabolic state in the body.
   • The catabolic effect of the drug caused muscle wasting.
   • During intense exercise, the body shifts to a more catabolic state.

   المرادفاتkatabolic

   الأضدادanabolic