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What does anabolic mean?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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14y ago

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constructive metabolism; the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances from simpler ones.

When referring to steroids, anabolic steroids are steroids that increase protein synthesis within cells.

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15y ago

anabolism is one of 2 metabolic pathways.

it is basically the build up of substances from smaller units such as the synthesis of amino acids.

the other metabolic pathway is catabolism which is the breakdown of substances.

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14y ago

Anabolic refers to the metabolic process that is characterized by molecular growth, such as the increase of muscle mass. Thus, it means "muscle-building" in most common bodybuilding contexts.

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12y ago

Anabolism is a reaction which 'builds' and catabolism is a reaction which breaks things down.

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