anabolism

Meanings

Plural: anabolisms

Noun

the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + βάλλω (bállō, “I throw”) + -ism. Formed in analogy with metabolism.

Synonyms

constructive metabolism

Antonyms

catabolism

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