synthesis

synthesis

CEFR: C1-C2 /syn-the-sis/ [s.ih1.n.th.ah0.s.ah0.s]

Definition: the combination of ideas into a complex whole

Example Sentences:
Blacks and other minorities have higher concentrations of melanin, which makes their skin darker, but this inhibits synthesis of vitamin D, the researchers explained.
Now, biologists know that RNAs serve many other essential functions: they help with protein synthesis, control gene activity and modify other RNAs.