catabolism

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Not only that, the body also breaks down existing muscle through a process called catabolism.

From Salon

Other aroma compounds are the result of catabolism, the breaking-down of a large molecule into a smaller one.

From Washington Post

Variable functions that are restricted to a species or strain — including pathogenicity islands, vitamin and drug catabolism, motility and nutrient transporters — are possible targets for personalized diets and therapeutic strategies.

From Nature

In many cases, the accumulation of fuel and fuel precursors in an oxygenated environment will promote the proliferation of contaminating organisms, making crop protection strategies paramount to prevent catabolism of the secreted products.

From Nature

Every centre of catabolism is therefore a positive pole of diffusion.

From Project Gutenberg