catabolically
/ˌkætəˈbɑlɪkli/
adverb
- In a manner relating to or involving catabolism (the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy).
- Certain hormones signal cells to behave catabolically, releasing stored resources.
- When the body is starved of carbohydrates, it acts catabolically to convert fat into energy.
- The body responds catabolically to intense endurance training by breaking down muscle proteins.