anabolize
Construct body tissue
To anabolize is to build up complex molecules from simpler ones—the constructive phase of metabolism.
The body anabolizes proteins from amino acids, storing energy in chemical bonds.
Athletes and bodybuilders speak of anabolizing muscle tissue: The supplement claims to help you anabolize faster after workouts.
The opposite process is catabolize.
Tissue enlargement via cells
- muscle growthIncrease in tissue size
- tissue repairBiological wound healing process
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- cell divisionParent splitting into offspring
proliferation · differentiation · protein synthesis · recovery · adaptation · wound healing · muscle fiber
Combining parts into whole
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
ribosomes · polypeptides · nucleotides · transcription · translation · mRNA · tRNA · gene expression
Cell's energy molecule
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
energy storage · assimilation · fuel storage · carbohydrates · fats · proteins
Muscle enlargement for appearance
- resistance trainingExercise against opposing force
- weightliftingSport of hoisting barbells
- gainsIncreases in value
- bulkingGaining size intentionally
muscle building · strength training · protein intake · post-workout · lean mass · progressive overload · supplementation · creatine
Chief male sex hormone
- growth hormonePituitary signal for development
- performance enhancementAugmenting one's abilities artificially
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
- banned substancesMaterials forbidden by law
androgen · synthetic hormones · prohormones · cycling · stacking
hypertrophy
Tissue enlargement via cells
- muscle growthIncrease in tissue size
- tissue repairBiological wound healing process
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
cell division · proliferation · differentiation · protein synthesis · recovery · adaptation · wound healing · muscle fiber
synthesis
Combining parts into whole
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
enzymes · ribosomes · polypeptides · nucleotides · transcription · translation · mRNA · tRNA · gene expression · endoplasmic reticulum
ATP
Cell's energy molecule
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
hormones · energy storage · assimilation · fuel storage · carbohydrates · fats · proteins
bodybuilding
Muscle enlargement for appearance
- resistance trainingExercise against opposing force
- weightliftingSport of hoisting barbells
- gainsIncreases in value
bulking · muscle building · strength training · protein intake · post-workout · lean mass · progressive overload · supplementation · creatine · whey protein
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
- growth hormonePituitary signal for development
- performance enhancementAugmenting one's abilities artificially
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
banned substances · androgen · synthetic hormones · prohormones · cycling · stacking