For Anabolic we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Bodybuilding, HIV and AIDs, Naturopathic and Nutrition.

Anabolic (Bodybuilding)

Pertaining to the putting together of complex substances from simples ones, especially to the building of muscle protein from amino acids.

Anabolic (HIV and AIDs)

Refers to metabolic processes that build new tissue in the body. Compare CATABOLIC.

Anabolic (Naturopathic)

Promoting anabolism. Specifically, an agent or function that stimulates the organization of smaller substances into larger ones. Examples: making a starch out of sugars, a protein out of amino acids, or making triglycerides out of fatty acids are anabolic functions. Anabolic steroids are internal or external substances that will induce increased body size or mass. The opposite of catabolic.
ANAL WARTS Also called Condylomata acuminata. A sexually transmitted viral infection, caused by human papillomavirus. See VENEREAL WARTS.

Anabolic (Nutrition)

A conversion of nonliving material into living cells. It is the constructive phase of metabolism as it is the building up of body tissue.

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