anabolism

Noun

Meaning

The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from katabolism.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

constructive metabolism avatar catalysis consumption absorption displacement metabolic metabolism incorporation assimilation digestion ingestion inhalation metamorphosis anabolic
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Antonyms

catabolism metabolism remission inactivity inaction idleness
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Hypernyms

absorption assimilation

Examples

Animal growth can be considered as a result of a counteraction of synthesis and destruction, of the anabolism and catabolism of the building materials of the body. There will be growth so long as building up prevails over breaking down. Ludwig von Bertalanffy

In anabolism, water is removed from molecules (through energy requiring enzymatic chemical reactions) in order to grow larger molecules (e.g. starches, triglycerides and proteins for storage of fuels and information). Source: Internet

Catabolism breaks down molecules and anabolism puts them together. Source: Internet

The surplus of calories relative to one's energy balance will ensure that muscles remain in a state of anabolism. Source: Internet

Without anabolism there would be no catabolism, and without catabolism there would be no anabolism. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

anabolically anabolise anabolised anabolite anabolitic anabolize