Dictionary
List of exercises
Exercises by level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
OK
Meaning of anabolism in English
Pronunciation
/əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/
US accent
Your browser does not support the audio element.
How to pronounce anabolism in American English, in context
▾
Use the controls below
to browse different examples of pronunciation.
UK accent
Your browser does not support the audio element.
How to pronounce anabolism in British English, in context
▾
Use the controls below
to browse different examples of pronunciation.
Noun
anabolism
Etymology
late 19th century: from Greek anabolē‘ascent’, from ana-‘up’ + ballein‘to throw’
Definitions
1.
synthesis of more complex substances from simpler ones
Antonyms
catabolism
katabolism
dissimilation
destructive metabolism