Associations to the word «Anabolic»

Wiktionary

ANABOLIC, adjective. Of, or concerning anabolism.
ANABOLIC, noun. An anabolic steroid.
ANABOLIC STEROID, noun. (steroid hormone) A class of steroid hormones that promote growth of tissue.
ANABOLIC STEROIDS, noun. Plural of anabolic steroid

Dictionary definition

ANABOLIC, adjective. Of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism.
ANABOLIC, adjective. Characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism; "some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily".

Wise words

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