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ANABOLIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism
Example:
some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily
Classified under:
Similar:
constructive-metabolic; energy-storing (of or relating to anabolism)
Antonym:
catabolic (characterized by destructive metabolism)
Derivation:
anabolism (the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
anabolism (the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy)
Derivation:
anabolism (the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy)
Context examples:
Elucidation of anabolic and catabolic pathways using labelled molecules or precursors.
(Pathway Analysis, NCI Thesaurus/OSP)
Phospholipid Metabolism involves anabolic and catabolic biochemical changes made to phospholipids.
(Phospholipid Metabolism, NCI Thesaurus)
A synthetic, anabolic steroid hormone analog of testosterone.
(Oxandrolone, NCI Thesaurus)
It belongs to the family of drugs called anabolic steroids.
(Oxandrolone, NCI Dictionary)
A synthetic progestational substance with some anabolic, estrogenic, and androgenic properties.
(Norethindrone, NCI Thesaurus)
The orally bioavailable acetate salt of norethindrone, a synthetic progestin with some anabolic, estrogenic, and androgenic activities.
(Norethindrone Acetate, NCI Thesaurus)
Anabolic steroids are made in the laboratory from testosterone (a male hormone).
(Anabolic steroid, NCI Dictionary)
This agent exhibits mild anabolic and metabolic properties, and increases blood coagulability.
(Estradiol Benzoate, NCI Thesaurus)
The orally bioavailable hydrochloride salt of a synthetic, small-molecule ghrelin mimetic with appetite-stimulating and anabolic activities.
(Anamorelin Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)
Androsterone is a weak anabolic hormone.
(Androsterone, NCI Thesaurus)
