anabolism (n)
constructive metabolism (n)

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def the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
Outgoing links
Hypernym assimilation, absorption
Part holonym metabolism, metabolic process
Derivationally related form anabolism → anabolic; anabolism → anabolic
Antonym anabolism → catabolism
Incoming links
Derivationally related form anabolic → anabolism; anabolic → anabolism
Pertainym (pertains to noun) anabolic → anabolism
Hyponym assimilation, absorption
Antonym catabolism → anabolism
Part meronym metabolism, metabolic process

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