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| anomie |
a breakdown or lack of values, norms, or structure in a society. [2/3 definitions] |
| atresia |
the normal breakdown of mature ovarian follicles that occurs after ovulation. [1/2 definitions] |
| bilirubin |
a reddish-yellow pigment that is formed from the breakdown of heme. Elevated levels in blood are responsible for the yellow color in bruises and in jaundice. |
| catabolism |
the metabolic breakdown, in living organisms, of complex substances into simpler ones. (Cf. anabolism.) |
| collapse |
a sudden breakdown, as from stress or disease. [1/7 definitions] |
| creatinine |
a waste product produced in muscle from the breakdown of creatine. Elevated levels in blood indicate impaired kidney function. |
| digest |
to soften or promote the breakdown of a substance, as by chemical action or heat. [1/8 definitions] |
| erepsin |
an enzyme mixture in the small intestines that contributes to the breakdown of proteins into amino acids. |
| fail-safe |
protected against failure or breakdown, as by a compensatory or back-up mechanism that begins to function automatically in an emergency. [1/5 definitions] |
| fatigue |
mechanical failure or breakdown because of stress. [2/8 definitions] |
| fibrinolysis |
the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots, esp. by enzymes. |
| fibrinolytic |
of or pertaining to the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots. |
| foul-up |
(informal) confusion or breakdown caused by human error or mismanagement, or by mechanical failure. [1/2 definitions] |
| histolysis |
the breakdown and decomposition of organic tissue. |
| neurasthenia |
a condition of exhaustion, confusion, and depression resulting from profound mental or emotional strain; nervous breakdown. |
| photolysis |
the chemical breakdown or decomposition of matter caused by the absorption of light. |
| proteose |
any of several water-soluble compounds derived from the breakdown of proteins during digestion. |
| tie-up |
a temporary stoppage, as of traffic, service, or production, caused by some obstruction, accident, breakdown, or the like. |
| unstrung |
suffering from an emotional upset or breakdown; unnerved. [1/3 definitions] |
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