| constructive metabolism 
 
 the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
 • Syn:
 anabolism
 • Ant:
 catabolism (for: anabolism)
 • Derivationally related forms:
 anabolic (for: anabolism)
 • Hypernyms:
 assimilation, absorption
 • Part Holonyms:
 metabolism, metabolic process
 
 
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