katabolic [医] 分解代谢的, 异化的
katabolic[ adj ]- relating to or characterized by catabolism
<adj.pert>
- characterized by destructive metabolism
<adj.all>
katabolic \kat`a*bol"ic\, a. (Physiol.)
Of or pertaining to catabolism; same as {catabolic}.
[1913 Webster + PJC]
catabolic \catabolic\ adj. [Formerly spelled {katabolic}.]
1. Of or pertaining to catabolism; as, catabolic processes,
which give rise to substances (katastates) of decreasing
complexity and increasing stability.
[1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
2. characterized by destructive metabolism; contrasted with
{anabolic}.
[WordNet 1.5]