ANABOLIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does anabolic mean? 

• ANABOLIC (adjective)
  The adjective ANABOLIC has 2 senses:

1. of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism

2. characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism

  Familiarity information: ANABOLIC used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ANABOLIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism

Context example:

some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily

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)

 Context examples 

Tyr phosphorylated on GH binding by JAK2, homodimerized GHR appears to activate JAK2/STAT pathways that produce IGF1, which activates mitogenic and anabolic growth responses.

(Growth Hormone Receptor, NCI Thesaurus)

Most patients have a history of contraceptive or anabolic steroids use.

(Hepatocellular Adenoma, NCI Thesaurus)

An anabolic ether-modified form of the steroid epitiostanol.

(Mepitiostane, NCI Thesaurus)

This allele, which encodes gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor protein, plays a role in the regulation of insulin secretion and other facets of the anabolic response.

(GIPR wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)

This gene is involved in G protein-coupled receptor signal transduction and may play a role in glucocorticoid and anabolic metabolism.

(GIPR Gene, NCI Thesaurus)

They are also required for pregnancy maintenance and have an anabolic effect on protein metabolism and water retention.

(Estrogen, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

The orally bioavailable fumarate salt of formoterol, a long-acting, selective beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist with bronchodilating and potential anti-cachexia and anabolic activities.

(Formoterol Fumarate Oral, NCI Thesaurus)

A synthetic, anabolic steroid analog of testosterone.

(Nandrolone, NCI Thesaurus)

The decanoate salt form of nandrolone, an anabolic steroid analog of testosterone with androgenic, anabolic, and erythropoietin stimulating effects.

(Nandrolone Decanoate, NCI Thesaurus)

A synthetic hormone with anabolic and androgenic properties.

(Oxymetholone, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)