catabolic

• Relacionado con el proceso metabólico de descomposición de moléculas complejas en otras más simples con liberación de energía.

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.

   catabólico

   • 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.

   Sinónimoskatabolic

   Antónimosanabolic

2. Destructive metabolismC1formalscientific

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

   Catabólico (relativo al catabolismo)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoskatabolic

   Antónimosanabolic