'katabolic' definitions:
Definition of 'katabolic'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'katabolic'
From: GCIDE
- katabolic \kat`a*bol"ic\, a. (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to catabolism; same as catabolic. [1913 Webster + PJC]
Definition of 'katabolic'
From: GCIDE
- 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]