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anabolism

Noun CEFR B2
əˈnæ.bəˌlɪ.zəm

Definitions

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

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Españolanabolismo
Françaisanabolisme
DeutschAnabolismus
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Examples

“We used to think⟳ bodybuilding was all about anabolism by way of turning on testosterone and growth hormone secretion.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

anabolite anabranch Anabranch North Anabranch South anabrosis anacampsis

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