anabolism

English

/ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/

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

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἀνα- (up, up to, thoroughly, upwards, backwards, again, on, upon).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀνα-

Gloss

up, up to, thoroughly, upwards, backwards, again, on, upon

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上

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