anabolic – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
anabolic
adj.
of process of constructive metabolism, of building compound substances out of simple substances
Anabolism
Anabolism (from and "to throw") is the set of
metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units. These reactions require
energy. One way of categorizing
metabolic processes, whether at the
cellular, organ or organism level, is as "anabolic", or as "
catabolic" which is the opposite. Anabolism is powered by catabolism, where large molecules are broken down into smaller parts and then used up in
respiration. Many anabolic processes are powered by the
hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
anabolic
Adjective
1. of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism
(pertainym) anabolism, constructive metabolism
2. characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism; "some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily"
(antonym) catabolic, katabolic
(similar) constructive-metabolic(a), energy-storing(a)
Anabolic
(a.)
Pertaining to anabolism; an anabolic changes, or processes, more or less constructive in their nature.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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anabolic
adjective
(substance) which synthesizes protein
anabolic steroid = drug which encourages the synthesis of new living tissue (especially muscle) from nutrients
