anabolism

Meanings

• The process by which the body builds complex molecules from simpler ones, particularly the synthesis of proteins from amino acids.

  - "Anabolism occurs during the growth phase of an organism."
  - "Muscle growth is an anabolic process."
  - "The process of milk production in the mammary glands is an anabolic process."

• The opposite of catabolism, which is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones.

  - "Anabolism and catabolism are two complementary processes that maintain the dynamic balance of the body."
  - "During periods of growth and development, the body undergoes an anabolic phase, which is characterized by the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones."

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Rhymes

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anemia , symbiosis , synecdoche , metonymy

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Homophones

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1. anagram
   

2. antidote
   

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Variants

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anabolism , anabolisms

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Forms

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anabolic steroids, anabolic process, anabolic agent, anabolic hormone, anabolic cycle

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Etymology

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From the Greek word anabole, meaning 'an upper gainer' or 'an upward process'.

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Related Concepts

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1. catabolism: The opposite process of anabolism, which is the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones.

2. endocrine system: A complex system of glands and hormones that regulate various physiological processes in the body, including growth, development, metabolism, and immune function.

3. metabolism: The sum total of all the biochemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain life, including the synthesis, degradation, and interconversion of various macromolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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Anabolism has been a subject of interest in various fields, including literature, art, music, and sports. In literature, anabolism has been used as a metaphor for growth, development, and transformation. In art, anabolism has been depicted as a process of synthesis, creation, and building up of complex structures from simpler ones.

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