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.