anabolism
/əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The process in living organisms by which complex molecules are built from simpler ones, using energy; the building-up phase of metabolism.
- When you eat protein, your body uses anabolism to build new muscle fibers.
- Anabolism is essential for growth and repair of tissues in the body.
- Hormones like insulin promote anabolism by helping cells store energy and build proteins.
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