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Building (Medicine)
Building (pronunciation: /ˈbɪldɪŋ/) in the context of medicine, refers to the process of anabolism, the constructive metabolism where the body sets about building up new tissues from raw materials.
Etymology
The term 'building' originates from the Old English 'byldan', meaning 'construct a house'. In the medical context, it is used metaphorically to describe the construction or development of body tissues.
Related Terms
- Anabolism: The process of building up or synthesizing compounds in the body, requiring energy.
- Catabolism: The process of breaking down compounds in the body, releasing energy.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes in the body involving the breakdown of substances to produce energy, and the synthesis of substances needed for vital functions.
- Protein Synthesis: The process by which the body builds new proteins, which are essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Building
- Wikipedia's article - Building
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