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词汇 catabolism
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Definition of catabolism in English:

catabolism

noun kəˈtabəlɪz(ə)mkəˈtæbəˌlɪzəm
mass nounBiology
  • The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

    〔生〕分解;分解代谢,异化

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Ammonium produced by catabolism of protein is then excreted in urine.
    • Muscle catabolism is a hallmark of sepsis and results from accelerated breakdown of myofibrillar proteins, such as actin and myosin.
    • The various reactions which involve the synthesis of complex molecules can be grouped under the heading of anabolism, whereas the breakdown of complex molecules is known as catabolism.
    • During normal catabolism, protease enzymes break down carboxylase enzymes and reclaim the associated amino acids and biocytin for recycling.
    • The process, in which the body basically metabolizes itself, is called catabolism and leads to muscle loss and weakness.

Derivatives

  • catabolic

  • adjective katəˈbɒlɪkˌkædəˈbɔlɪk
    Biology
    • There are thus a number of different requirements for mitochondrial metabolism, ranging from biosynthesis to catabolic processes that may or may not result in ATP synthesis.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Alanine and glutamine account for about 80% of the amino acids released from skeletal muscle during catabolic periods such as intense training or injury.
      • You can help prevent your body from becoming catabolic by supplying it with all the necessary nutrients at the time when it needs them the most - during intense workouts.
      • There they are converted to fatty acids, amino acids, and glycogen, or else oxidized by the various catabolic pathways of cells.
      • During catabolic stress intracellular glutamine levels can drop more than 50 percent, and it is under these circumstances that supplemental glutamine becomes necessary.
  • catabolize

  • verbkəˈtabəlʌɪzkəˈtæbəˌlaɪz
    [with object]Biology
    • (of a living organism) process (a substance) by the breakdown of complex molecules to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy.

      〔生〕分解;分解代谢,异化

      when starvation is present, the body will catabolize its own muscle protein
      Example sentencesExamples
      • However, birds may preferentially catabolize assimilation organs to avoid catabolizing flight muscles that could impair flying ability.
      • As a result, a bird with large glycogen stores may catabolize less protein to maintain blood glucose levels during migration than a bird with small glycogen reserves.
      • Over time, your body begins to catabolize muscle tissue, converting it to glucose for energy.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek katabolē 'throwing down', from kata- 'down' + ballein 'to throw'.

Definition of catabolism in US English:

catabolism

nounkəˈtabəˌlizəmkəˈtæbəˌlɪzəm
Biology
  • The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones, together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

    〔生〕分解;分解代谢,异化

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The process, in which the body basically metabolizes itself, is called catabolism and leads to muscle loss and weakness.
    • Ammonium produced by catabolism of protein is then excreted in urine.
    • The various reactions which involve the synthesis of complex molecules can be grouped under the heading of anabolism, whereas the breakdown of complex molecules is known as catabolism.
    • Muscle catabolism is a hallmark of sepsis and results from accelerated breakdown of myofibrillar proteins, such as actin and myosin.
    • During normal catabolism, protease enzymes break down carboxylase enzymes and reclaim the associated amino acids and biocytin for recycling.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek katabolē ‘throwing down’, from kata- ‘down’ + ballein ‘to throw’.

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