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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnabolism
/əˈnæb.əˌlɪz.əm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.
"Weightlifting and proper nutrition stimulate muscle anabolism and growth." - 2
The building up of body tissues and chemical compounds in living organisms, typically requiring energy.
"Proteins are formed during anabolism by linking amino acids together."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Modern Greek word anabolismos, formed from ana- meaning upward and ballein meaning to throw. Coined in the 19th century within the field of physiology to describe the constructive phase of metabolism where complex molecules are synthesized from simpler ones.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Anabolism" is said worldwide
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anabolisme
Transliteration: a.na.bɔ.lism
"L'anabolisme est la phase constructive du métabolisme."
Anabolismus
Transliteration: aˈnaːboˌlɪsmʊs
"Der Anabolismus beschreibt den Aufbau von Körperssubstanz."
anabolismo
Transliteration: a.na.boˈliz.mo
"L'anabolismo richiede energia per costruire molecole complesse."
anabolismo
Transliteration: a.na.βoˈliɣ.mo
"El anabolismo celular permite el crecimiento de los tejidos."
anabolismo
Transliteration: a.na.buˈliz.mu
"O anabolismo é essencial para a recuperação muscular."
चयपचय निर्माण
Transliteration: chayapachay nirmaan
"एनाबोलिज़्म शरीर में ऊतकों के निर्माण की प्रक्रिया है।"
合成代谢
Transliteration: hànɡ zhì dài xiè
"合成代谢是身体构建复杂分子的过程。"
동화작용
Transliteration: donghwayag-yong
"동화작용은 생체 내에서 물질을 합성하는 대사 과정입니다."
同化作用
Transliteration: dōka sayō
"同化作用は栄養素から生体成分を合成する代謝です。"
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