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anabolism

noun
anab·​o·​lism | \ ə-ˈna-bə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce anabolism (audio) \

Definition of anabolism

: the constructive part of metabolism concerned especially with macromolecular synthesis — compare catabolism
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 Regardless of an organism’s energy source, its metabolism is a balance of catabolism, breaking energy down into usable units, and anabolism, using those units for vital building projects such as bone growth. — Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, "20 Things You Didn't Know About ... Metabolism," 6 Feb. 2017

First Known Use of anabolism

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anabolism

International Scientific Vocabulary ana- + metabolism

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anabolism

noun
anab·​o·​lism | \ ə-ˈnab-ə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce anabolism (audio) \

Medical Definition of anabolism

: the constructive part of metabolism concerned especially with macromolecular synthesis — compare catabolism

Other Words from anabolism

anabolic \ ˌan-​ə-​ˈbäl-​ik How to pronounce anabolic (audio) \ adjective

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