anabolic (steroid)
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐnɐbulizɐ̃tɨ/medium
a·na·bo·li·zan·te
Definition
A substance, typically a steroid, that promotes anabolism (the synthesis of complex molecules), used to increase muscle mass.
The use of anabolic steroids is banned in most competitive sports.
He suffered liver damage from long-term anabolic use.
Common collocations
to take anabolicsanabolic steroid abuseanabolic agents
Etymology
Do inglês 'anabolic', de 'anabolism' (do grego 'anabolḗ', ação de lançar para cima).