# anabolism

> English word · Noun · IPA /əˈnæ.bəˌlɪ.zəm/

## Definitions
1. The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + βάλλω (bállō, “I throw”) + -ism. Formed in analogy with metabolism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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