Meaning of anabolism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/

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  1. 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

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