anaplerotic

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

anaplerotic (not comparable)

1. (biochemistry, of a reaction) Forming intermediates of a metabolic pathway (eg. the tricarboxylic acid cycle).
2. (medicine, dated) Filling up; promoting granulation of wounds or ulcers.

• cataplerotic

• parcelation