anabolism

noun

anab·o·lism ə-ˈna-bə-ˌli-zəm

: the constructive part of metabolism concerned especially with macromolecular synthesis compare catabolism

Examples of anabolism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Nutrex Research Abol Stack Introducing the Hardcore Anabolic Muscle-Building Stack, a powerhouse combination meticulously crafted to activate anabolism around the clock. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2023 SARMs have become popular in recent years due to their ability to induce anabolism while confining their benefits to muscle tissue. —

Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022 Regardless of an organism’s energy source, its metabolism is a balance of catabolism, breaking energy down into usable units, and anabolism, using those units for vital building projects such as bone growth. —

Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2017 Their primary purpose is performance enhancement through anabolism, which uses energy to build molecules your body needs to increase muscle mass and strength. —

Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2022 Muscle tissue is sensitized to anabolism for 24 hours after exercise. —

Oliver Lee Bateman, Men's Health, 19 May 2022

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