anabolic
US'ænə'bɔlık
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the Greek word 'anabole' meaning 'that which is thrown up, mound'.
مثال
- The bodybuilder used anabolic supplements to increase muscle mass.
- Anabolic processes build organs and tissues.
- Anabolic steroids can have harmful side effects.
ترکیبهای رایج
Anabolic state Anabolic process Anabolic pathway Anabolic reaction
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism “Pertains to noun: anabolism”
- characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism “some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily”