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anabolic (encz) | anabolic,anabolikum n: Zdeněk Brož |
Anabolic (gcide) | Anabolic \An`a*bol"ic\, a. [Gr. ? something heaped up; ? + ? a
stroke.] (Physiol.)
Pertaining to anabolism; an anabolic changes, or processes,
more or less constructive in their nature.
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anabolic (wn) | anabolic
adj 1: of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism
2: characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism; "some
athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size
temporarily" [ant: catabolic, katabolic] |
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anabolic (encz) | anabolic,anabolikum n: Zdeněk Brož |
anabolic steroid (encz) | anabolic steroid,anabolický steroid |
anabolický steroid (czen) | anabolický steroid,anabolic steroid |
Anabolic steroid (gcide) | Anabolic steroid \An`a*bol"ic ster"oid\, n. (Physiol., Chem.)
any of a variety of synthetic derivatives or analogs of
testosterone, which promote the increase of muscle mass and
strength. The anabolic steroids are sometimes used by
athletes to increase muscular strength so as to enhance their
performance in competition. They have serious side effects,
and the use of such compounds has been banned by many
athletic regulatory committees.
[PJC] |
anabolic vs catabolic (gcide) | constructive-metabolic \constructive-metabolic\ adj. prenom.
causing buildup of body tissues or tissue components.
Note: [Narrower terms: anabolic (vs. catabolic)]
Syn: energy-storing(prenominal).
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anabolic (wn) | anabolic
adj 1: of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism
2: characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism; "some
athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size
temporarily" [ant: catabolic, katabolic] |
anabolic steroid (wn) | anabolic steroid
n 1: any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to
stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been
developed and each requires a prescription to be used
legally in the United States; sometimes used illicitly by
athletes to increase their strength |
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