a·nab·o·lism ( -n b -l z m)n. The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue. [ana- + (meta)bolism.] an a·bolic (n-b lk) adj. |
anabolism [əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a metabolic process in which complex molecules are synthesized from simpler ones with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism Compare catabolism
[from ana- + (meta)bolism]
| anabolism (-nb-lzm) The phase of metabolism in which complex molecules, such as the proteins and fats that make up body tissue, are formed from simpler ones. Compare catabolism. anabolic adjective |
anabolism
Biology, Physiology. the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances from simpler ones. Cf. catabolism. — anabolic, adj.
See also: Organismsconstructive metabolism.
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| Noun | 1. | anabolism - the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy assimilation, absorption - the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion metabolic process, metabolism - the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life catabolism, destructive metabolism, katabolism, dissimilation - breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy |
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