catabiotic

catabiotic
Used up in the carrying on of the vital processes other than growth, or in the performance of function, referring to the energy derived from food. [cata- + G. biotikos, relating to life]

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cata·bi·ot·ic (kat″ə-bi-otґik) dissipated or used up in the performance of function; said of the energy obtained from food.

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