synthesis
noun
syn·the·sis
ˈsin(t)-thə-səs 
plural syntheses
ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsēz
1
a
: the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
b
: the production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound
c
: the combining of often diverse conceptions into a coherent whole
also
: the complex so formed
2
a
: deductive reasoning
b
: the dialectic combination of thesis and antithesis into a higher stage of truth
3
: the frequent and systematic use of inflected forms as a characteristic device of a language
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Examples of synthesis in a Sentence
a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought
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Eating enough protein is essential for optimizing muscle protein synthesis, the process of gaining lean muscle tissue.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Fifth, magnesium stimulates protein synthesis, helping to keep muscle mass intact and strong.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
But by combining classic synthesis methods with advanced analytical techniques, including both high-resolution mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, the scientists were ultimately able to isolate and identify chloronitramide anion.
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Good Source of Iron Iron is essential to red blood cell production for cell growth and function, hormone synthesis, and neurological development.18 Chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice are often used in making hummus.
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Jakob Roze, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Fifth, magnesium stimulates protein synthesis, helping to keep muscle mass intact and strong.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
But by combining classic synthesis methods with advanced analytical techniques, including both high-resolution mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, the scientists were ultimately able to isolate and identify chloronitramide anion.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Good Source of Iron Iron is essential to red blood cell production for cell growth and function, hormone synthesis, and neurological development.18 Chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice are often used in making hummus.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
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synthesis
noun
syn·the·sis
ˈsin(t)-thə-səs
plural syntheses
-thə-ˌsēz
1
: the combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
especially
: the production of a substance by union of chemically simpler substances
2
a
: the combining of often very different ideas into an ordered whole
b
: the product so formed
Medical Definition
synthesis
noun
syn·the·sis
ˈsin(t)-thə-səs
plural syntheses
-ˌsēz
1
: the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
2
: the production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound
protein synthesis
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