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Katastate

Katastate \Kat"a*state\, n. [Gr. (?) down + (?) to cause to stand.] (Physiol.) A substance formed by a catabolic process; -- opposed to anastate. See catabolic.

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katastate

n. (alternative form of catastate English)

Usage examples of "katastate".

Now, it has been shown experimentally that a constantly subdued frame of mind produces certain poisons in the blood, called katastates, just as virtuous feelings of pleasure and delight produce helpful chemicals called anastates.