anabolic

/ˈænəˌbɑlɪk/

Definitions of anabolic

1. adjective

   of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism
2. adjective

   characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism
   “some athletes take anabolic steroids to increase muscle size temporarily”

   synonyms:

   constructive-metabolic, energy-storing

   of or relating to anabolism

   antonyms:

   catabolic

   characterized by destructive metabolism

   destructive-metabolic, energy-releasing

   of or relating to catabolism