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anabolism
a·nab·o·lism [ ə nábbə lìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
metabolic process: a metabolic process in which energy is used to make compounds and tissues from simple molecules
[Late 19th century. Blend of ana- + metabolism]
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