anabolic meaning
UK US /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ 4 syllables
anabolic (adjective): of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism.
anabolic has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
anabolic as an adjective
- of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism
Related forms: anabolism
- characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism
- some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily
Opposite: catabolic
Similar: constructive-metabolic
Related forms: anabolism
How to pronounce anabolic
anabolic is pronounced /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with anabolic
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with AN · words ending in IC · 8-letter words
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