anaplerosis

/ˌænəˈplɛrəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of replenishing or refilling an organelle, such as a lysosome or a peroxisome, with the necessary substances for it to function

“The cell undergoes anaplerosis to replenish its lysosomes with digestive enzymes.”

Synonyms

  • refilling
  • replenishment

Antonyms

  • depletion