adjective
General Slang
catabolic
kat-uh-BOL-ik · adjective · informal
In a tissue-breakdown state.
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Describes the body breaking down tissue, including muscle, for energy; the state lifters fear during under-eating or long fasts.
“Skipping meals all day will leave you catabolic.”
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catabolic In A Sentence
Skipping meals all day will leave you catabolic.
Origin & Usage
From biochemistry 'catabolism'; gym-slang antonym of anabolic.
People Also Ask
What does catabolic mean?
Catabolic describes the body breaking down tissue, including muscle, for energy; it's the state lifters fear during under-eating or long fasts.
Is being catabolic bad for muscle?
Prolonged catabolism can eat into muscle, which is why lifters try to eat enough protein and calories to stay anabolic instead.
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