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anabolic
a·nab·o·lism A0274300 (ə-năb′ə-lĭz′əm)n. The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue. [ana- + (meta)bolism.] an′a·bol′ic (ăn′ə-bŏl′ĭk) adj.anabolic (ˌænəˈbɒlɪk) adj (Biochemistry) of or relating to anabolisman•a•bol•ic (ˌæn əˈbɒl ɪk) adj. pertaining to, involving, or promoting anabolism: anabolic processes. [1875–80; < Greek anabolḗ a throwing up (= ana- + bolḗ a throw; compare bállein to throw) + -ic] ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | anabolic - of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism | | 2. | anabolic - characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism; "some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily"catabolic, katabolic - characterized by destructive metabolism | Translationsanabolic
an·a·bol·ic (an'ă-bol'ik), Relating to or promoting anabolism.anabolic Biochemistry adjective Referring to anabolism, the building of tissue, as that driven by anabolic steroids. Popular health noun A nutritional supplement used to build proteins and increase muscle mass.an·a·bol·ic (an'ă-bol'ik) Relating to or promoting anabolism. anabolic 1. Pertaining to a chemical reaction in which small molecules, such as amino acids, are combined to form larger molecules, such as proteins. 2. Of any substance that increases the rate of metabolism of a cell or organism. 3. Of a drug, such as a male sex hormone, that promotes body bulk. an·a·bol·ic (an'ă-bol'ik) Relating to or promoting anabolism. anabolic Related to anabolic: catabolicAntonyms for anabolicadj characterized by or promoting constructive metabolismAntonyms |