Meaning of anabolism in English

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

   Antonyms

   • catabolism
   • katabolism
   • dissimilation
   • destructive metabolism