destructive metabolism


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Noun1.destructive metabolism - breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy
catabolism, katabolism, dissimilation
metabolic process, metabolism - the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
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