Disassimilation

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  • n. The decomposition of complex substances, within an organism, into simpler ones suitable only for excretion, with the release of energy; a normal nutritional process that is the reverse of assimilation.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. 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; downward metabolism; -- now more commonly called catabolism.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The opposite of assimilation; specifically, the same as retrograde metamorphosis (which see, under metamorphosis) or catabolism.
    • Word Usage
    "For the obese from default of disassimilation, Robin recommends a regimen of green vegetables and bread chiefly -- the latter in small quantities, however, and fluids as may be desired."
    Variant
    catabolism   
     
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