ANABOLISM

anabolism, constructive metabolism

(noun) the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

anabolism (usually uncountable, plural anabolisms)

The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

Source: Wiktionary


A*nab"o*lism, n. (Physiol.)

Definition: The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from katabolism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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