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anabolic
adjectivemasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐ.nɐ.ˈβɔ.li.ku/a·na·bó·li·co
Definition
1Relating to or promoting anabolism; the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones within living organisms.
Usage examples
“Anabolic steroids are often misused by athletes to enhance performance.”
“Resistance training has a strong anabolic effect on muscle tissue.”
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anabolic steroidanabolic effectanabolic state