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a⋅nab⋅o⋅lism

[uh-nab-uh-liz-uhm]
–noun Biology, Physiology.
constructive metabolism; the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances from simpler ones (opposed to catabolism ).

Origin:
1885–90; ana- + (meta)bolism


an⋅a⋅bol⋅ic [an-uh-bol-ik] , adjective
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a·nab·o·lism   (ə-nāb'ə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.

[ana- + (meta)bolism.]
an'a·bol'ic (ān'ə-bŏl'ĭk) adj.
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anabolism

The chemical reactions that synthesize molecules in metabolism. (Compare catabolism.)

Note: Athletes often attempt to improve their performance by speeding up this molecule-building process through the use of drugs called anabolic steroids, despite the potential health risks involved. This use is outlawed in many athletic competitions, such as the Olympic Games.
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Word Origin & History

anabolic 
"pertaining to the process of building up (especially in metabolism)," 1876, from Gk. anabole "that which is thrown up, mound," from ana "up, upward" + ballein "to throw."
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Main Entry: anab·o·lism
Pronunciation: &-'nab-&-"liz-&m
Function: noun
: the constructive part of metabolism concerned especiallywith macromolecular synthesis —compare CATABOLISMan·a·bol·ic /"an-&-'bäl-ik/ adjective
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anabolism a·nab·o·lism (ə-nāb'ə-lĭz'əm)
n.
The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.


an'a·bol'ic (ān'ə-bŏl'ĭk) adj.

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