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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).

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