anabolic

Speech parts

1. anabolic - Noun

2. anabolic - Adjective

Meaning

Pertaining to anabolism; an anabolic changes, or processes, more or less constructive in their nature.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

absorption metabolic assimilation rabies steroid anabolism NSAIDs biosynthetic steroidal anabolic steroid drugs steroids energy-storing constructive-metabolic juicing
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Antonyms

catabolic katabolic

Phrases with the word

anabolic steroid abuse anabolic steroids anabolic metabolism anabolic agent anabolic substance anabolic pathways

Anagrams

Bicolana

Examples

Anabolic 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

Close letter words and terms

anablepid anableps anabohitsite anabolic agent anabolic metabolism anabolic pathways