anabolic | ||
1. | [ adjective ] of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism | |
Related terms: | anabolism | |
2. | [ adjective ] characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism | |
Examples: | "some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily" |
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Related terms: | catabolic constructive-metabolic | |
Similar spelling: |
anabolism Annapolis Anibal Anabel Annabel Anne_Boleyn |