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a·nab·o·lism

 (ə-năb′ə-lĭz′əm)
n.
The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.
[ana- + (meta)bolism.]
an′a·bol′ic (ăn′ə-bŏl′ĭk) adj.
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anabolism

(əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm)
n
(Biochemistry) a metabolic process in which complex molecules are synthesized from simpler ones with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism. Compare catabolism
[C19: from ana- + (meta)bolism]
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a•nab•o•lism

(əˈnæb əˌlɪz əm)

n.
constructive metabolism; the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances from simpler ones (opposed to catabolism).
[1885–90; ana- + (meta) bolism]
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a·nab·o·lism

(ə-năb′ə-lĭz′əm)
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
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anabolism

Biology, Physiology. the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances from simpler ones. Cf. catabolism. — anabolic, adj.
See also: Organisms
constructive metabolism.
See also: Change
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anabolism

Chemical reactions in the body that use energy to build complex molecules from simpler substances.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.anabolism - the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
constructive metabolism
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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Translations
anabolismus
anabolisme
Anabolismus
anabolo
anabolism
فراگشت
anabolizam
anabolizmusasszimiláció
합성대사
anabolisme
anabolisme
anabolizm
anabolizem
anabolism
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anabolism

[əˈnæbəˈlɪz/əm] n → anabolismo
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a·nab·o·lism

n. anabolismo, proceso celular por el cual sustancias simples se convierten en complejas, fase constructiva del metabolismo.
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