anabolism

noun

the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy

Roots

anaana- · Greek · up balleinbol- · Greek · to throw ismos-ism · Greek · process, state

Synonyms for anabolism

catabolismn metabolismn assimilationn

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