The Collaborative International Dictionary
Anastate
Anastate \An"a*state\, n. [Gr. ? up + ? to make to stand.]
(Physiol.)
One of a series of substances formed, in secreting cells, by
constructive or anabolic processes, in the production of
protoplasm; -- opposed to katastate.
--Foster.
Wiktionary
anastate
n. (context biology English) One of a series of substances formed, in secrete cells, by constructive or anabolic processes, in the production of protoplasm.
Usage examples of "anastate".
Now, it has been shown experimentally that a constantly subdued frame of mind produces certain poisons in the blood, called katastates, just as virtuous feelings of pleasure and delight produce helpful chemicals called anastates.