anaboly
|a-na-bo-ly|
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/əˈnæbəli/
building up
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anaboly' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anabolē,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'ballein' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'anabolē' transformed into the Latin word 'anabole,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anaboly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw up or build up,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of anabolism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of anabolism, which is the synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy.
Anaboly is crucial for growth and repair in living organisms.
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Last updated: 2025/07/25 13:06