Meaning & use
anabolic
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Relating to metabolic processes that build up complex molecules from simpler ones, especially in muscle growth.
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Athletes are tested for banned anabolic steroids before major competitions.
Protein synthesis is an anabolic process that helps repair muscle tissue after exercise.
A note on using this word
Most commonly encountered in the phrase 'anabolic steroids'; its direct opposite is 'catabolic,' which refers to breaking substances down.
Words with an opposite meaning
catabolic
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