disassimilation — Destructive or retrograde metabolism. SYN: dissimilation (1). * * * dis·as·sim·i·la·tion (dis″ə sim″ĭ laґshən) [dis + assimilation] dissimilation … Medical dictionary
disassimilation — dis·assimilation … English syllables
disassimilation — noun see disassimilate … Useful english dictionary
catabolism — Disassimilation Dis as*sim i*la tion, n. (Physics) The decomposition of complex substances, within the organism, into simpler ones suitable only for excretion, with evolution of energy, a normal nutritional process the reverse of assimilation;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
catabolism — n. the breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy, in living organisms; destructive or downward metabolism; a form of metabolism, opposed to {anabolism}. See also {Disassimilation}. [Formerly spelled… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Disassimilate — Dis as*sim i*late, v. t. (Physiol.) To subject to disassimilation. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Disassimilative — Dis as*sim i*la*tive, a. (Physiol.) Having power to disassimilate; of the nature of disassimilation. [1913 Webster] Disassimilative processes constitute a marked feature in the life of animal cells. McKendrick. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Katabolism — Ka*tab o*lism, n. [Gr. ? down + ? to throw.] (Physiol.) Destructive or downward metabolism; regressive metamorphism; same as {catabolism} (now the more common spelling); opposed to {anabolism}. See {Disassimilation}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
katabolism — catabolism catabolism n. the breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy, in living organisms; destructive or downward metabolism; a form of metabolism, opposed to {anabolism}. See also {Disassimilation}.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dissimilation — 1. SYN: disassimilation. 2. SYN: catabolism. * * * dis·sim·i·la·tion (.)dis .im ə lā shən n CATABOLISM dis·sim·i·late ( )dis im ə .lāt vt, lat·ed; lat·ing dis·sim·i·la·tive .lāt iv … Medical dictionary
