anabolic (a)

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type a
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def characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism
examples some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily
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Derivationally related form anabolic → anabolism
Antonym anabolic → catabolic
Similar to constructive-metabolic, energy-storing(a)
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Similar to constructive-metabolic, energy-storing(a)
Antonym catabolic → anabolic
Derivationally related form anabolism → anabolic

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