1. anabolic - Noun
2. anabolic - Adjective
Pertaining to anabolism; an anabolic changes, or processes, more or less constructive in their nature.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAnabolic steroids were not banned until after the 72 Olympics. Bill Toomey
Yes I have used them, but no, they didn't make me what I am. Anabolic steroids were helpful to me in maintaining muscle size while on a strict diet in preparation for a contest. Arnold Schwarzenegger
[Footnote:] The female of any species is generally regarded as a relatively anabolic organism, more passive than the male, who is relatively katabolic and active. The fact remains that one frequently runs across a rather katabolic female. Will Cuppy
Congress first took action against steroids by passing The Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990. Jim Sensenbrenner
some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily Source: Internet
After a series of scandals and publicity in the 1980s (such as Ben Johnson's improved performance at the 1988 Summer Olympics ), prohibitions of anabolic steroid use were renewed or strengthened by many sports organizations. Source: Internet