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anabolic (steroid)
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐnɐbulizɐ̃tɨ/a·na·bo·li·zan·te
Definition
1A substance, typically a steroid, that promotes anabolism (the synthesis of complex molecules), used to increase muscle mass.
Usage examples
“The use of anabolic steroids is banned in most competitive sports.”
“He suffered liver damage from long-term anabolic use.”
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to take anabolicsanabolic steroid abuseanabolic agents