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anabolic

adjectivemasculinetécnico/ɐ.nɐ.ˈβɔ.li.ku/medium

a·na·bó·li·co

Definition

Relating to or promoting anabolism; the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones within living organisms.
Anabolic steroids are often misused by athletes to enhance performance.
Resistance training has a strong anabolic effect on muscle tissue.
Common collocations
anabolic steroidanabolic effectanabolic state

Etymology

Do grego 'anabolikós', através do latim científico.

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