anaplerotic (not comparable)
(biochemistry, of a reaction) Forming intermediates of a metabolic pathway (eg. the tricarboxylic acid cycle).
(medicine, dated) Filling up; promoting granulation of wounds or ulcers.
• cataplerotic
anaplerotic (plural anaplerotics)
A remedy which promotes such granulation.
• parcelation
Source: Wiktionary
An`a*ple*rot"ic, a. Etym: [L. anapleroticus, fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Filling up; promoting granulation of wounds or ulcers.
– n.
Definition: A remedy which promotes such granulation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 March 2025
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Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.