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anabolic in Portuguese

anabolic in Portuguese is anabólico, anabolizante, esteroide — anabolic means describing a substance, especially a synthetic hormone related to testosterone, that promotes the growth of muscle and bone.

anabolic in Portuguese

anabólico
adj
Of or relating to anabolism.
anabolizante
noun
An anabolic steroid.
anabólico
noun
An anabolic steroid.
esteroide
noun
An anabolic steroid.

What does "anabolic" mean?

  1. adjective Describing a substance, especially a synthetic hormone related to testosterone, that promotes the growth of muscle and bone.
    "He tested positive for an anabolic steroid and lost the title."
  2. adjective Relating to anabolism, the set of chemical processes by which the body builds larger molecules such as proteins from smaller ones, using energy.
    "Sleep and adequate protein put the body in an anabolic state."
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anabolic in a sentence

  • He tested positive for an anabolic steroid and lost the title.
  • Anabolic drugs are prescribed for muscle wasting in some serious illnesses.
  • Sleep and adequate protein put the body in an anabolic state.

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What is "anabolic" in Portuguese?

"anabolic" in Portuguese is anabólico, anabolizante, esteroide. anabolic means: Describing a substance, especially a synthetic hormone related to testosterone, that promotes the growth of muscle and bone.

How do you use "anabolic" in a sentence?

Example: "He tested positive for an anabolic steroid and lost the title." In Portuguese, "anabolic" is anabólico, anabolizante, esteroide.

Are there other ways to say "anabolic" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "anabolic": anabólico, anabolizante, esteroide.

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