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What does the word anabolic mean in anabolic steroids?

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The word anabolic means "to build up." Its opposite is catabolic, which means "to break down." Together they form part of metabolism. Anabolic steroids are illegally used by athletes to build muscle and allow them to exercise for longer periods of time.

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