anabolite
|a-na-bo-lite|
C1
/əˈnæbəˌlaɪt/
substance in anabolism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anabolite' originates from the Greek word 'anabolē,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'ballein' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'anabolē' transformed into the modern English word 'anabolite' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build up,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance produced during anabolism, the phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.
The liver produces anabolites during the synthesis of proteins.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/25 14:06