Other Words for Breakdown

Breakdown Noun Synonyms
(mental) collapse, nervous breakdown, crack-up
She had a bad breakdown after her daughter was killed.

analysis, run-down, detailing, review, decomposition, itemization, classification, dissection, distillation, fractionation
I want a breakdown of these figures by noon. The chemical breakdown of the substance indicated the presence of arsenic.

collapse, downfall, failure, foundering, destruction, ruin
There was a breakdown of our computer system. The arbitrators blamed a breakdown of communication between union and management.

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Ruin / Review

Breakdown Torque

Technology / Motors / Breakdown Torque: The maximum torque a motor will develop at rated voltage without a relatively abrupt drop or loss in speed. MORE

Catabolism

Health / Fitness / Catabolism: The breakdown of lean muscle mass, normally as a result of injury, immobilization and poor dieting techniques. MORE

Catabolic

Health / Fitness / Catabolic: A term used to describe the body's tendency to breakdown muscle tissue. MORE

Sickle Cell Anemia

Science / Biology / Sickle Cell Anemia: Human autosomal recessive disease that causes production of abnormal red blood cells that collapse (or sickle) and cause circulatory problems. MORE

Growth Hormone

Health / Fitness / Growth Hormone: A naturally released anabolic hormone by the pituitary gland. It promotes muscle growth and the breakdown of body fat for energy, unfortunately it is greatly reduced after the age of about 20. MORE

Anti - Catabolism

Health / Fitness / Anti - Catabolism: Supplements such as glutamine, used to prevent breakdown within the body, in order to promote muscle growth. MORE