Definition of anabolism

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a·nab·o·lism

(

-n

-l

m) KEY

NOUN:

The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.

ETYMOLOGY:
ana- + (meta)bolism

OTHER FORMS:
ana·bolic (

-b

k) KEY (Adjective)

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