anabolism

anabolism definition - medical

a·nab·o·lism (ə-năbˈə-lĭzˌəm)

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

Related Forms:

  • anˌa·bolˈic (ănˌə-bŏlˈĭk) adjective

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