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constructive-metabolic

constructive-metabolic

8.2
Making bigger molecules from smaller ones in the body
  • adjective
  • /kənˈstrʌktɪv mɛtəˈbɑlɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : constructivo-metabólico
  • During growth spurts, the body increases its constructive-metabolic activity to build muscle and bone.

Examples

  • The hormone insulin plays a key role in regulating constructive-metabolic processes.

  • A constructive-metabolic reaction synthesizes proteins from amino acids within cells.

  • The constructive-metabolic process is vital for growth in children.

  • A constructive-metabolic pathway helps in synthesizing proteins.

  • During periods of recovery, the body relies on constructive-metabolic processes to restore and repair tissues.

  • Children experience heightened constructive-metabolic activity as they grow and develop stronger bones and muscles.

  • A balanced diet provides the necessary nutrients for optimal constructive-metabolic function in the body.

Synonyms

anabolic
vsconstructive-metabolic
  • Specialized
12 7.5

Body processes that build larger substances from smaller ones, for example muscle or fat

is a hyphenated technical label used in specialist terminology

How Anabolic

constructive-metabolic
  • Specialized
8.2
catabolic
  • Specialized
1 8.8

Surface Forms

constructive-metabolic positive

Morphology

constructive-metabolic = constructive + metabolic (transparent) = constructive + metabolic

A straightforward hyphenated compound of two adjectives whose individual meanings ('constructive' = building, 'metabolic' = relating to metabolism) combine directly to indicate building-up metabolic processes (anabolism).

Etymology

The word constructive-metabolic combines constructive ('to build') and metabolic ('to change'). So it describes body processes that build small parts into larger molecules, for example when cells make proteins.