In a manner relating to or by means of catabolism; through the breakdown of complex molecules.
Adverbial form of catabolic, adding -ly to the adjective to create an adverb describing how something occurs through catabolic processes.
When you sleep, your body is still working catabolically—breaking down fats and proteins slowly for maintenance and cellular repair, which is why sleep deprivation actually prevents healthy metabolism.
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