Synonyms of anabolic

Adjective


1. anabolic

usage: of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism

2. anabolic (vs. catabolic), constructive-metabolic, energy-storing(prenominal)

usage: characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism; "some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily"

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