hypercatabolism

hypercatabolism
Excessive metabolic breakdown of a specific substance or of body tissue in general, leading to weight loss and wasting.

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hy·per·ca·tab·o·lism (hi″pər-kə-tabґo-liz-əm) abnormally increased catabolism.

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