ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Anabolism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈnæ.bəˌlɪ.zəm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Anabolism is a noun meaning The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

We used to think bodybuilding was all about anabolism by way of turning on testosterone and growth hormone secretion.

Word Forms

Antonyms for anabolism

Common opposites include catabolism, dissimilation, katabolism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include katabolism, catabolism, anabolite, ametabolism, disassimilation, catabolin.

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