Anabolism

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀνά (ana, "up") + βάλλω (ballō, "I throw") + -ism. Formed in analogy with metabolism.

Full definition of anabolism

Noun

1. 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.

Related terms

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