Anabolism
WordNet
noun
(1) The synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From + + -ism. Formed in analogy with metabolism.
Noun
- The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.
- 2008, Carlon M. Colker, Extreme Muscle Enhancement, 3rd edition, page 13-14.
- We used to think bodybuilding was all about anabolism by way of turning on testosterone and growth hormone secretion.
- 2008, Carlon M. Colker, Extreme Muscle Enhancement, 3rd edition, page 13-14.