Anabolic

/ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An anabolic steroid.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to anabolism. not-comparable

    "Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use."

Adjective
  1. 1
    characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism wordnet
  2. 2
    of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism wordnet

Synonyms

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anabolic-promotingbiosyntheticbuilding-upconstructivegrowth-promotingmetamorphic

Example

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"Tom has tested positive for anabolic steroids."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) + βάλλω (bállō, “I throw”) + -ic.

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