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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

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