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

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

Word History

Etymology

ana- + (meta)bolism

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anabolism

• holism

Kids Definition

anabolism

noun

anab·​o·​lism ə-ˈnab-ə-ˌliz-əm 

: the part of metabolism concerned with the building up of the substance of plants and animals

anabolic

ˌan-ə-ˈbäl-ik 

adjective

Medical Definition

anabolism

noun

anab·​o·​lism ə-ˈnab-ə-ˌliz-əm 

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

anabolic

ˌan-ə-ˈbäl-ik 

adjective