anaplerotic

adj — 2 senses

anaplerotic

adj

Etymology From anaplerosis, from Ancient Greek ἀνά (aná, “up”) + πληρόω (plēróō, “to fill”).

1

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of a reaction Forming intermediates of a metabolic pathway (eg. the tricarboxylic acid cycle).

2

Medicine, Sciences Dated Filling up; promoting granulation of wounds or ulcers.

Antonyms: cataplerotic
Derived terms: anaplerosis, anaplerotically

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