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anabolic

/ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/

Meanings
noun
An anabolic steroid.

Examples :

"The athlete was suspended from the team after testing positive for an anabolic. "
medicine body substance physiology

Related Words

Illustration athlete

athlete noun

/ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/

A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

"The school's track and field team has many talented athletes. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration faster

faster adjective

/ˈfɑːstə/ /ˈfæstɚ/

Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.

"That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!"

Illustration suspended

suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

Illustration steroid

steroid noun

/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/

A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.

"My doctor prescribed a steroid cream to reduce the inflammation on my skin. "

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steroids noun

/ˈstɪərɔɪdz/ /ˈstɛrɔɪdz/

A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.

"Doctors sometimes prescribe steroids to reduce inflammation and help patients breathe more easily. "

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positive noun

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

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muscle noun

/ˈmʌs.əl/

A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

"Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments."

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taking verb

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"The student is taking notes in class to remember the important information. "

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anabolism noun

/ə.ˈnæ.bə.ˌlɪ.zəm/

The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.

"Weightlifters focus on anabolism to build muscle mass through protein synthesis and strength training. "

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testing verb

/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

To challenge.

"Climbing the mountain tested our stamina."

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."